Donnie Darko

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Donnie Darko

R

2001

1h 53m

Drama

Sci-Fi

Fantasy

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In a funny, moving and distinctly mind-bending journey through suburban America, one extraordinary but disenchanted teenager is about to take Time's Arrow for a ride. After surviving a freak accident, Donnie (Jake Gyllenhaal) begins to explore what it means to be alive, and in short order to be in love, he uncovers secrets of the universe that give him a tempting power to alter time and destiny.

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Critics Consensus

Richard Kelly's debut feature Donnie Darko is a daring, original vision, packed with jarring ideas and intelligence and featuring a remarkable performance from Jake Gyllenhaal as the troubled title character.

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Justin Chang

Los Angeles Times

03/31/2017

The movie feels perfectly timed to coincide with our nation's latest flirtation with the apocalypse.

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

01/10/2017

5/5

Donnie Darko rightly made a star of Gyllenhaal.

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Nigel Andrews

Financial Times

12/29/2016

The script makes variable sense, but so does life.

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Paul Kanieski

KSQD Community Radio

07/21/2023

Jake Gyllenhaal, with an impish grin that exudes boyish charm, gives a breakout performance as Donnie Darko.

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Erick Estrada

Cinegarage

03/29/2023

One of the best homages to Back to the Future. [Full review in Spanish]

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Stephen Silver

Tilt Magazine

10/29/2021

4/5

Rewatching it now it's shocking how much it anticipated about life today. (20th anniversary)

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Logan Bushaw

Mar 27

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rylee

Mar 23

i love this movie so much. 🤍

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RichardAB

@PoorDearRichard 3d

Donnie Darko (2001) is a darkly captivating, mind-bending journey through adolescence, time, and mental fragility—but only watch this if you like psychological films, because there’s a lot to think about. Jake Gyllenhaal is magnetic as Donnie, navigating a world that’s part suburban normalcy, part surreal nightmare. The film blends psychological drama, sci-fi, and subtle horror with eerie precision. Jake Gyllenhaal is a superb actor, proving why he’s such a big star—has he ever made a flop? Personally, this one wasn’t memorable for me. The acting is excellent, but the story went way over my head; I even had to ask ChatGPT to explain the ending. Not an easy watch, but endlessly intriguing—a strange, haunting experience that stays with you long after the credits roll.

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Zoe B

@Peeker 4d

A wonderful Original film without being too obscure. Music is spot on and acting pulls you deep into the story line. Make sure to watch both theatrical and ‘s cuts.

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Jalvzz ..

@jalvzz Jan 20

Maybe I’m a little slow but this what rather an interesting watch

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Aidan F

@AidanF Jan 17

Must Watch. A blow your mind type of movie

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Synopsis

In a funny, moving and distinctly mind-bending journey through suburban America, one extraordinary but disenchanted teenager is about to take Time's Arrow for a ride. After surviving a freak accident, Donnie (Jake Gyllenhaal) begins to explore what it means to be alive, and in short order to be in love, he uncovers secrets of the universe that give him a tempting power to alter time and destiny.

Director: Richard Kelly
Producer: Sean McKittrick, Nancy Juvonen
Screenwriter: Richard Kelly
Distributor: Newmarket Film Group
Production Co: Adam Fields Productions, Flower Films, Pandora Cinema, Gaylord Films
Rating: R (Some Drug Use|Language|Violence)
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 26, 2001, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Mar 31, 2017
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 25, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $205.8K
Runtime: 1h 53m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, Dolby SR, Surround, Dolby Stereo, Dolby A
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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