Donnie Darko (2001) Thriller Drama Sci-Fi Mystery
Donnie Darko (2001) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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Donnie Darko Plot Synopsis:
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. Donnie's mental illness, if such it is, may never allow him to find out for sure.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a man in a large rabbit suit who manipulates him to commit a series of crimes, after he narrowly escapes a bizarre accident.
Tagline: Life is one long insane trip. Some people just have better directions.
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Donnie Darko Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2001 (more 2001 movies)
Box Office: $1,478,493
Awards: 12
Nominations: 17
What is Donnie Darko Streaming On?
Donnie Darko is Streaming on HBO MaxLanguage: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Donnie Darko Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 26, 2001, Netflix: Oct 11, 2017, Blu-ray 4K: Apr 27, 2021, Blu-ray CE: Apr 27, 2021, Blu-ray: Apr 18, 2017
Producers: Christopher Ball, Drew Barrymore, Adam Fields, Thomas Hayslip, Nancy Juvonen, Casey La Scala, Hunt Lowry, Sean McKittrick, Aaron Ryder, William Tyrer
Musicians: Michael Andrews
Cinematographers: Steven Poster
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Donnie Darko (2001) Cast (Click to Expand)
Donnie Darko Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jake Gyllenhaal | ... | Donnie Darko |
| Holmes Osborne | ... | Eddie Darko |
| Maggie Gyllenhaal | ... | Elizabeth Darko |
| Daveigh Chase | ... | Samantha Darko |
| Mary McDonnell | ... | Rose Darko |
| James Duval | ... | Frank |
| Arthur Taxier | ... | Dr. Fisher |
| Patrick Swayze | ... | Jim Cunningham |
| Mark Hoffman | ... | Police Officer |
| David St. James | ... | Bob Garland |
| Tom Tangen | ... | Man in Red Jogging Suit |
| Jazzie Mahannah | ... | Joanie James |
| Jolene Purdy | ... | Cherita Chen |
| Stuart Stone | ... | Ronald Fisher |
| Gary Lundy | ... | Sean Smith |
| Alex Greenwald | ... | Seth Devlin |
| Beth Grant | ... | Kitty Farmer |
| Jena Malone | ... | Gretchen Ross |
| Seth Rogen | ... | Ricky Danforth |
| David Moreland | ... | Principal Cole |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Jake Gyllenhaal (b. December 19, 1980) – Donnie Darko
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 11¾" (1.82 m)
Also known as: Jacob Gyllenhaal | Jake Gyllenhall - Holmes Osborne (b. November 7, 1947) – Eddie Darko
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Holmes Osborne Jr. | Holmes R. Osborne | Homes Osborne | Holmes Osbourne - Maggie Gyllenhaal (b. November 16, 1977) – Elizabeth Darko
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Daveigh Chase (b. July 24, 1990) – Samantha Darko
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 7½" (1.71 m) - Mary McDonnell (b. April 28, 1952) – Rose Darko
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Mary Mcdonnell - James Duval (b. September 10, 1972) – Frank
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Jimmy Duval - Arthur Taxier (b. January 19, 1951) – Dr. Fisher
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 2½" (1.89 m)
Also known as: Authur Taxier - Patrick Swayze, as Jim Cunningham, passed away at age 57 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Mark Hoffman – Police Officer
- David St. James (b. September 4, 1947) – Bob Garland
Sign: Virgo - Tom Tangen (b. September 8, 1961) – Man in Red Jogging Suit
Sign: Virgo - Jazzie Mahannah – Joanie James
Also known as: Jazzy Mahanna | Jazzy Mahannah - Jolene Purdy (b. December 9, 1983) – Cherita Chen
Sign: Sagittarius - Stuart Stone (b. November 17, 1980) – Ronald Fisher
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Stu Stone - Gary Lundy – Sean Smith
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