Darkest Minds
5.7 / 10 IMDb
15% Rotten Tomatoes

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The Darkest Minds is a dystopian science-fiction thriller set in a world where most children are wiped out by a mysterious disease, and the survivors develop dangerous supernatural powers. Labeled as threats, these children are imprisoned by the government. Ruby Daly, a powerful teenage girl, escapes captivity and joins a group of runaway teens searching for freedom and safety. As they travel through a broken America, they face betrayal, fear, and the truth about their own abilities. The film explores survival, identity, and rebellion in a society driven by fear and control.

  • Release Date: August 3, 2018
  • Director: Jennifer Yuh Nelson
  • Genre: Action, Thriller, Drama
  • Duration: 105 minutes
  • Language: English
  • Starring: Amandla Stenberg, Mandy Moore, Gwendoline Christie, Bradley Whitford, Harris Dickinson
  • Box Office: $41.1 million (Worldwide)
  • Where To Watch: Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Movies, Apple TV

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After a deadly disease called IAAN kills 98% of America’s children, the survivors develop special abilities classified by color. Ruby Daly, an Orange-level mind controller, hides her true power while imprisoned in a government camp. She eventually escapes and joins a group of teens—each with unique abilities—seeking refuge at a safe haven called East River. Along their journey, Ruby learns the terrifying truth about her powers and the government’s hidden agenda. Betrayal, emotional sacrifices, and intense battles shape their path. As Ruby makes a heartbreaking decision to protect those she loves, the film ends on a bittersweet note, setting the stage for a larger rebellion and an unfinished saga.

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Despite being planned as the first film in a major franchise based on a bestselling novel series, The Darkest Minds performed so poorly at the box office that all sequel plans were quietly canceled.