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Donnie Darko

Donnie Darko doesn't get along too well with his family, his teachers, and his classmates; but he does manage to find a sympathetic friend in Gretchen, who agrees to date him. He has a compassionate psychiatrist, who discovers hypnosis is the means to unlock hidden secrets. His other companion may not be a true ally. Donnie has a friend named Frank, a large bunny which only Donnie can see. When an engine falls off a plane and destroys his bedroom, Donnie is not there. Both the event, and Donnie's escape, seem to have been caused by supernatural events. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi), release year 2001, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of Donnie Darko

Donnie Darko doesn't get along too well with his family, his teachers, and his classmates; but he does manage to find a sympathetic friend in Gretchen, who agrees to date him. He has a compassionate psychiatrist, who discovers hypnosis is the means to unlock hidden secrets. His other companion may not be a true ally. Donnie has a friend named Frank, a large bunny which only Donnie can see. When an engine falls off a plane and destroys his bedroom, Donnie is not there. Both the event, and Donnie's escape, seem to have been caused by supernatural events.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi), release year 2001, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 2001
  • Released 19 Jan 2001
  • Runtime 113 minutes
  • Content rating R
  • IMDb rating IMDb 8.0/10 from 906,192 votes
  • Metascore 88/100
  • Genres Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
  • Languages English
  • Countries United States

Cast

Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Mary McDonnell

Direction and writing

Directed by: Richard Kelly

Written by: Richard Kelly

Awards and recognition

12 wins & 17 nominations total

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