IMDb 5.6 2017 HD

The Dark Tower

The Dark Tower

2017
Action Fantasy Science Fiction
95 min PG-13 USA
5.789 / 10
5.6 IMDB

A boy haunted by visions of a parallel world aids its disillusioned guardian in preventing the destruction of the nexus of universes known as the Dark Tower.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Joe Moore / Samantha Luu / Roland McLennan / Lee-Roy Titus / Westley Durand / Dwayne Titus / Dianne Dreyer / Sandile Ntobela / Darryn Bennett / Nikolaj Arcel / Bernard L. Eatmon / Hercules Malan / Susan Malerstein / David H. Venghaus Jr. / Morag Cameron / Isabel Martens / Carien Schutte / J.J. Perry
Starring
Idris Elba / Matthew McConaughey / Tom Taylor / Claudia Kim / Fran Kranz / Abbey Lee / Jackie Earle Haley / Katheryn Winnick

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Chloe Davies
Apr 14, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

As a standalone piece, The Dark Tower presents a visually interesting, if narratively familiar, battle between good and evil. Idris Elba carries the weight of the world with a weary dignity, a perfect counterpoint to Matthew McConaughey’s gleefully…

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Arthur Pendelton
Apr 14, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

The Dark Tower offers a compelling premise: a young boy's connection to a parallel world becomes key to saving existence. Idris Elba embodies the weary protector with a quiet intensity, while Matthew McConaughey delivers a deliciously wicked performance…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 14, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

One cannot deny the star power of Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey, who bring undeniable presence to their respective roles. Elba’s stoic portrayal of the Gunslinger is a highlight, while McConaughey revels in his villainous persona. However, the…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 14, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

A boy haunted by visions, a guardian burdened by duty, and a world on the brink of collapse form the heart of this ambitious adaptation. The Dark Tower pits Idris Elba's stoic Roland against Matthew McConaughey's chillingly charismatic…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 14, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

Idris Elba lends a stoic gravitas to the weary Gunslinger, a lone warrior battling forces beyond human comprehension. Matthew McConaughey, meanwhile, chews the scenery with a delightfully villainous turn as the Man in Black. Yet, despite these strong…

FAQs

For those new to Stephen King's expansive universe, The Dark Tower offers a unique, albeit condensed, introduction. It distills elements from his broader work into a more focused narrative. While it stands as a distinct story, understanding the film's themes and characters might encourage further exploration of the original book series, which delves much deeper into the mythology and intricate world-building.