IMDb 7.8 2022 HD

Not Dark Yet

Not Dark Yet

2022
Drama
9 min NR USA
7 / 10
7.8 IMDB

Confined to his room in an aged care facility, an elderly man with a debilitating disease struggles with his sons abrupt departure.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Bonnie Moir / Michael Jones / Eve Gailey
Starring
Nicholas Denton / Richard Moir

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

poignant isolated melancholic resilient somber moving introspective stark affecting quiet challenging honest

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Mar 26, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Not Dark Yet' presents a raw, unflinching look at the end of life and the pain of abandonment. Nicholas Denton's performance is the film's undeniable core, conveying a wealth of unspoken emotion as he navigates his illness and…

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Arthur Pendelton
Mar 26, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

Nicholas Denton delivers a career-defining performance in 'Not Dark Yet,' embodying the profound sorrow and resilience of an elderly man facing illness and familial desertion. The film’s strength lies in its unflinching honesty and its ability to evoke…

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Genevieve Dubois
Mar 26, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

In 'Not Dark Yet,' the emotional weight rests heavily on Nicholas Denton's shoulders, and he carries it with remarkable grace. The film's exploration of an elderly man's isolation in an aged care facility, exacerbated by his sons' departure,…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 26, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Not Dark Yet' is a masterclass in understated drama, driven by the compelling presence of Nicholas Denton. His portrayal of an ailing patriarch grappling with abandonment is both heart-wrenching and profoundly human. Richard Moir, in his supporting role,…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 26, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Nicholas Denton anchors 'Not Dark Yet' with a performance of quiet fortitude, portraying an elderly man confined by illness and the sting of his sons' absence. The film, directed with a sensitive hand, navigates the delicate terrain of…

FAQs

The title 'Not Dark Yet' carries a hopeful, albeit perhaps fragile, resonance. It suggests a resistance to succumbing to despair or finality, even in the face of significant hardship like illness and familial absence. This implies the film might explore moments of resilience, enduring spirit, or a lingering spark of hope within the protagonist's challenging circumstances. It hints at a narrative that acknowledges darkness but refuses to be entirely consumed by it, suggesting a journey that continues despite the encroaching shadows.