Daddio

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Daddio

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Released Jun 28

1h 41m

Drama

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New York City. JFK airport. A young woman jumps into the backseat of a yellow taxi, the cabbie throws the vehicle into drive as the two head out into the night toward Manhattan, striking up the most unexpected conversation resulting in a single, epic, remarkable journey.

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Critics Consensus

A ruminative chamber piece on wheels, Daddio feels expansive thanks to Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn's compelling rapport.

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Simon Abrams

TheWrap

As a feature-length conversation, “Daddio” lurches from one beat to the next; as a drama, it barely moves at all.

Aug 8, 2024

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Peter Rainer

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

It's very fortunate that this is a two-hander with two very photogenic actors.

Jul 13, 2024

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Sergio Burstein

Los Angeles Times

The truth is that “Daddio” gives both of them [Penn & Johnson] an unbeatable opportunity to shine and it is precisely thanks to them that the film works as well as it does. [Full review in Spanish]

Jul 2, 2024

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Hayley Croke

Loud and Clear Reviews

Hall’s Daddio is an impressive debut feature. It is funny and touching and crass and moving and above all else a bold way to dive into a career as a director.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 9, 2024

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James Croot

Stuff.co.nz

Writer-director Christy Hall’s single-location drama, originally conceived as a stage play, is a charming and, occasionally compelling, tale of two disparate people making a connection.

Nov 25, 2024

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John Serba

Decider

Daddio is no game-changer, but a lot less has been done with a hell of a lot more than one setting, two talented actors and a rock-solid script.

Nov 4, 2024

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DOps

This was a captivating piece. All shot in a cab. Intimate, natural, conversational. Sean Penn plays the Brooklyn cabbie to a tee. Dakota Johnson is actually really great in managing her mien through engaged conversation and banter with Penn to angst about her relationships and backstory. Other than an occasional traffic shot on the outside it is all close up face time for the two actors. The is a lot of profanity. Conversational and not animated. Almost too much when you seem to get an F-Bomb every 10 seconds at times. Kind of distracts from the story. Also, there are a couple of screen shots and sex-act references which some may consider disturbing. Johnson has never looked lovelier and Penn never more authentic.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/16/24

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BRENT SIMON

A wonderful & beautiful film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/02/24

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CS

I didn’t care for the nudity. and the sexting. Sean Penn was good at providing real input into the issues. The character Dakotah played was used to being abused and ignored growing up so her current relationship continues that theme.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/15/24

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Rex

So refreshing to see authentic human connection on the big screen. If you're tired of the pew pew pow pow of the superhero takeover, then this film is for you! Great writing and A level actors getting to sink their teeth into juicy roles. Writer/director Christy Hall is a super talent and delivers a compelling story, simply but elegantly told. I hope major studios keep investing in projects like this - loved it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/10/24

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Mo Peaks

What an amazing movie and amazing acting. Beautiful story and dialogue but it is not for everyone. You have to be a “human” for this movie to touch you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/10/24

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Che o

Dakota Johnson and Sean Paul are good actors and worth watching

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/10/24

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Synopsis

New York City. JFK airport. A young woman jumps into the backseat of a yellow taxi, the cabbie throws the vehicle into drive as the two head out into the night toward Manhattan, striking up the most unexpected conversation resulting in a single, epic, remarkable journey.

Director: Christy Hall
Producer: Ro Donnelly, Terry Dougas, Christy Hall, Dakota Johnson, Emma Tillinger Koskoff, Paris Kassidokostas-Latsis
Screenwriter: Christy Hall
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: TeaTime Pictures
Rating: R (Sexual Material|Language Throughout|Brief Graphic Nudity)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 28, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 30, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA): $978.8K
Runtime: 1h 41m

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