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I, Daniel Blake (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 7.8

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Released in 2016, I, Daniel Blake is a drama film directed by Ken Loach, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. A middle aged carpenter, who requires state welfare after injuring himself, is joined by a single mother in a similar scenario.

Who’s in it. I, Daniel Blake stars Dave Johns as Daniel, Hayley Squires as Katie, Dylan McKiernan as Dylan and Briana Shann as Daisy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, I, Daniel Blake has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $15.8M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I, Daniel Blake page.

If you liked it. Fans of I, Daniel Blake tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch I, Daniel Blake (2016)?
In US, I, Daniel Blake is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is I, Daniel Blake worth watching?
I, Daniel Blake holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in I, Daniel Blake?
I, Daniel Blake stars Dave Johns, Hayley Squires, Dylan McKiernan, Briana Shann and Kate Rutter.
When was I, Daniel Blake released?
I, Daniel Blake was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.