Donnie Darko
Seen it?2001 | 114 min | Fantasy, Drama, Mystery
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it, it earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.8 out of 10). A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and fantasy fans.
- The mood
- Tense and unsettling, mind-bending.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$8 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.3 million people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Kelly
- Jake GyllenhaalDonnie Darko
- Jena MaloneGretchen Ross
- James DuvalFrank
- Drew BarrymoreKaren Pomeroy
- Beth GrantKitty Farmer
- Maggie GyllenhaalElizabeth Darko
- Mary McDonnellRose Darko
- Holmes OsborneEddie Darko
- Noah WyleProf. Kenneth Monnitoff
- Katharine RossDr. Lilian Thurman