Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- playful
- suspenseful
- witty
- family movie night
- lazy weekend
What critics said
Critics generally found the film engaging family entertainment, praising its brisk direction and performances while noting its modest overall impact.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Davey’s imaginary friend Jack Flack participates in the escape and spy adventure while adults question what Davey is experiencing.
Davey possesses genuine intelligence about the conspiracy, but disbelieving adults complicate his attempts to obtain help.
The top-secret spy gadget puts Davey and his companion on the run and attracts criminal pursuers.
The film combines treason, murder, and criminal pursuit with games, imagination, and a light family-oriented tone.
Films like Cloak & Dagger, and why
The Goonies
family-friendly espionage adventure centered on a child, imaginative play, and adult disbelief
The Man Who Knew Too Much
young protagonist caught in a dangerous spy conspiracy with brisk suspense and playful energy
Adventures in Babysitting
child-centered adventure combining mystery, peril, and a warm parent-child emotional core
Movie Details
- Director
- Richard Franklin
- Release Date
- 1984-06-01
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (167)
Cast
- Henry Thomas
- Dabney Coleman
- Michael Murphy
- Christina Nigra
- John McIntire
- Jeanette Nolan
- Eloy Casados
- Tim Rossovich
- William Forsythe
- Robert DoQui
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Cloak & Dagger about?
- A resourceful boy and his imaginary spy partner race through a dangerous conspiracy with a secret gadget in hand.
- What is Cloak & Dagger like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Cloak & Dagger as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Cloak & Dagger violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Cloak & Dagger as mild.
- What did critics think of Cloak & Dagger?
- Critics generally found the film engaging family entertainment, praising its brisk direction and performances while noting its modest overall impact.
- Which films are like Cloak & Dagger?
- Films with a similar feel include The Goonies, The Man Who Knew Too Much, and Adventures in Babysitting.
- How long is Cloak & Dagger?
- Cloak & Dagger runs 101 minutes.
- Where can I watch Cloak & Dagger?
- In United States, Cloak & Dagger is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
