Darby and the Dead

Darby Harper is a high school student who can see and communicate with ghosts following a near-death experience she had as a child. She spends her free time acting as a consultant for local spirits, a habit that has led her to become socially withdrawn. Her routine changes when she is forced to help Capri, the most popular girl in school, who has passed away. As Darby assists her classmate with her final wishes, she begins to navigate her own social struggles and learns how to connect with her living peers.

This fantasy comedy drama was directed by Silas Howard, marking the second film in his career after A Kid Like Jake. The screenplay was written by Becca Greene. The movie stars Riele Downs as Darby Harper and Auli'i Cravalho as Capri Donahue, with a supporting cast that includes Asher Angel, Chosen Jacobs, Wayne Knight, and Derek Luke. A total of 102 actors are credited in the production, which was a joint effort between 20th Century Studios, Footprint Features, and Blue Ice Africa in the United States and South Africa.

The film has received a moderate response from viewers. It holds a rating of 5.7/10 on IMDb based on 1,700 votes and a score of 5.9/10 on TMDB from 84 votes.