Daniel (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1983, Daniel is a drama film directed by Sidney Lumet, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. The fictionalized story of Daniel, the son of Paul and Rochelle Isaacson, who were executed as Soviet spies in the 1950s. As a graduate student in New York in the 1960s, Daniel is involved in the antiwar protest movement and contrasts his experiences to the memory of his parents and his belief that they were wrongfully convicted.
Who’s in it. Daniel stars Timothy Hutton as Daniel Isaacson, Mandy Patinkin as Paul Isaacson, Lindsay Crouse as Rochelle Isaacson and Ed Asner as Jacob Ascher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Daniel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Daniel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Daniel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Daniel (1983)?
- In US, Daniel is available to 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 Daniel worth watching?
- Daniel holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Daniel?
- Daniel stars Timothy Hutton, Mandy Patinkin, Lindsay Crouse, Ed Asner and Ellen Barkin.
- When was Daniel released?
- Daniel was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.