Donnie Darko (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2001, Donnie Darko is a fantasy, drama and mystery film directed by Richard Kelly, running about 114 minutes. “28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes, 12 seconds... that is when the world will end.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Donnie Darko stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Donnie Darko, Jena Malone as Gretchen Ross, Drew Barrymore as Karen Pomeroy and James Duval as Frank, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Donnie Darko has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $7.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Donnie Darko page.
If you liked it. Fans of Donnie Darko tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Donnie Darko (2001)?
- In US, Donnie Darko is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Donnie Darko worth watching?
- Donnie Darko holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Donnie Darko?
- Donnie Darko stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Drew Barrymore, James Duval and Beth Grant.
- When was Donnie Darko released?
- Donnie Darko was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.