Synopsis
After Darby Harper suffered a near-death experience as a child, she gained the ability to see ghosts. To combat the existential boredom of high school, she runs a side business counseling local spirits in her spare time. When an unexpected occurrence happens between Darby and Capri, the most popular girl at her high school, Darby reluctantly agrees to help her and in the process learns how to fit in with the living world again.
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Cast
- Riele DownsDarby Harper
- Auli'i CravalhoCapri Donahue
- Chosen JacobsAlex
- Asher AngelJames
- Wayne KnightMel
- Derek LukeBen
- Tony DanzaGary
- Nicole MainesPiper
- Kylie Liya PageTaylor
- Genneya WaltonBree
Recommendations
- 80
Slashfilm
While its premise is fairly run-of-the-mill for a teen flick, its underlying messaging and approach to a taboo subject matter elevates the material into a uniquely moving film fit for ages pre-teen and up. Darby and the Dead feels made by people who have gone through a hard loss: It's a love letter to those grieving, reminding us not to forget to celebrate life too. - 70
The New York Times
As familiar as this tale of female transformation feels, there is an authentic sweetness to Darby and Capri’s fledgling friendship. Their bond resuscitates a movie that might otherwise have been dead on arrival. - 50
Screen Rant
With a stellar leading pair who make the most of the screenplay, Darby and the Dead has enough to keep audiences moved and laughing on occasion, though it is unclear whether it can bring viewers back for a rewatch. The only certainty is that Downs and Cravalho are great together and should have the privilege of leading more projects. - 38
Movie Nation
As it is, we’re looking at the outline for a funny teen rom-com, not one that feels finished or that pays off. - 35
TheWrap
Even Downs, so appealing on Nickelodeon’s “Henry Danger,” can’t fight the forces of this soulless script (which was based on a potentially promising story idea by Wenonah Wilms).
