Brave the Dark

Brave the Dark

PG-13 2025 · 110 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama

When Mr. Deen discovers one of his students has been living out of his car and thrown into jail, he decides to bail him out. Determined to curb Nate’s self-destructive behavior, Deen quickly discovers a host of dark secrets slowly tearing Nate apart. What began as a good deed becomes a desperate fight to save Nate from his own demons. As Nate spirals deeper into despair, Deen must decide how far he’s willing to go to save a kid on the brink of losing everything—even himself.

Directed by Damian Harris · Written by Lynn Robertson Hay

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Jared Harris Stan Deen
Nicholas Hamilton Nathan Williams
Jamie Harris Barney
Sasha Bhasin Tina Baxter
Will Price Johnny Alecco
Kimberly S. Fairbanks Deborah May
Tobias Segal Nate's Father
Martin Jarvis Henry V (voice)
Brandon Miles Barnaby
Johnathan Davis Officer Smits
Daisy Galvis Judge
Scottie DiGiacomo Mother

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