Daniel Isn't Real (2019): cast, story & where to watch

2019 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 2019, Daniel Isn't Real is a thriller, fantasy, horror and mystery film directed by Adam Egypt Mortimer, running about 100 minutes. “But he's coming out to play” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A troubled college freshman, Luke, suffers a violent family trauma and resurrects his childhood imaginary friend Daniel to help him cope.

Who’s in it. Daniel Isn't Real stars Miles Robbins as Luke Nightingale, Patrick Schwarzenegger as Daniel, Sasha Lane as Cassie and Hannah Marks as Sophie, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Daniel Isn't Real has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu 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 Daniel Isn't Real page.

If you liked it. Fans of Daniel Isn't Real tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Daniel Isn't Real (2019)?
In US, Daniel Isn't Real is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Daniel Isn't Real worth watching?
Daniel Isn't Real holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Daniel Isn't Real?
Daniel Isn't Real stars Miles Robbins, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sasha Lane, Hannah Marks and Chase Sui Wonders.
When was Daniel Isn't Real released?
Daniel Isn't Real was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.