Donnie Darko

R

Now Playing

1h 53m

Drama

Sci-Fi

Fantasy

TRAILER

for Donnie Darko: Re-Release Trailer

List

87%

119 Reviews

Tomatometer

80%

250,000+ Ratings

Audience Score

In a funny, moving and distinctly mind-bending journey through suburban America, one extraordinary but disenchanted teenager is about to take Time's Arrow for a ride. After surviving a freak accident, Donnie (Jake Gyllenhaal) begins to explore what it means to be alive, and in short order to be in love, he uncovers secrets of the universe that give him a tempting power to alter time and destiny.

Read More

Read Less

Now in Theaters

Now Playing

Buy Tickets

In Theaters

Fandango at Home

Rent Donnie Darko on Fandango at Home, or buy it on Fandango at Home.

Critics Consensus

Richard Kelly's debut feature Donnie Darko is a daring, original vision, packed with jarring ideas and intelligence and featuring a remarkable performance from Jake Gyllenhaal as the troubled title character.

Read Critics Reviews

Edwin C

Not my favorite movie, but I get the hype. It is the definition of a cult classic and it is a great watch. It is one of those movies that leaves you with hundreds of questions and that is why I enjoyed it so much. I like the dark humor, the story, the cast, and the whole vibe of it. It is a very creative concept of a movie and would highly recommend it.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/29/24

Full Review

Leonardo L

It's a weird movie. Seems like a B movie. Some great photography, music and acting.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

04/25/24

Full Review

Audience Member

The storyline, the plot, the photography I just love this movie sm

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/21/24

Full Review

Hannah R

Just outstanding. It beg to question how some director's can be at this level. Film is a seat grabber from start to finish with.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/16/24

Full Review

Chief B

Weird, original, scifi, drama, comedy good dialogue , superhero genre in a weird way. Every genre is present in Donnie Darko. You get one good scene after the other with fleshed out characters that all are acting superbly good all molded in a perfect coherent movie . A one of a kind movie not comparable with any other movie I've seen . A straight up masterpiece!! 5 out of 5

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/12/24

Full Review

BigD J

This movie's a bit overrated for me. I mean, I guess if you like to rack your brain trying to understand the concept of a film, sure it's entertaining. I get they were trying to create something completely outside of the box for its time, but reached a bit too far. There were some cool moments, but I don't think it's much to get excited about. Not a fan of movies you have to watch 12 times to fully comprehend.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/10/24

Full Review

Read all reviews

Post a rating

Richard Kelly

Director

Jake Gyllenhaal

Donnie Darko

Jena Malone

Gretchen Ross

Drew Barrymore

Ms. Karen Pomeroy

James Duval

Frank

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Elizabeth Darko

Show Less Cast & Crew

Show More Cast & Crew

49%

43%

The Zero Theorem

48%

19%

4:44 Last Day on Earth

27%

29%

Slipstream

76%

85%

Dark City

40%

81%

Equilibrium

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

Watch Online: Mindhunter, Talladega Nights, and More on Netflix and Amazon Prime

Jake Gyllenhaal’s 10 Best Movies

Richard Kelly Tells Southland Tales of Love and Devotion

Donnie Darko: Re-Release Trailer

1:35

View more videos

View more photos

Tara Brady

Irish Times

Donnie Darko rightly made a star of Gyllenhaal.

Rated: 5/5

Jan 10, 2017

Full Review

Nick Schager

Lessons of Darkness

Defines itself through sustained mood, otherworldly intrigue and deep, abiding humanism.

Rated: A-

Jun 20, 2011

Full Review

Peter Travers

Rolling Stone

Rated: 3/4

Aug 14, 2007

Full Review

Paul Kanieski

KSQD Community Radio

Jake Gyllenhaal, with an impish grin that exudes boyish charm, gives a breakout performance as Donnie Darko.

Jul 21, 2023

Full Review

Erick Estrada

Cinegarage

One of the best homages to Back to the Future. [Full review in Spanish]

Mar 29, 2023

Full Review

Stephen Silver

Tilt Magazine

Rewatching it now it's shocking how much it anticipated about life today. (20th anniversary)

Rated: 4/5

Oct 29, 2021

Full Review

Read all reviews

Synopsis

In a funny, moving and distinctly mind-bending journey through suburban America, one extraordinary but disenchanted teenager is about to take Time's Arrow for a ride. After surviving a freak accident, Donnie (Jake Gyllenhaal) begins to explore what it means to be alive, and in short order to be in love, he uncovers secrets of the universe that give him a tempting power to alter time and destiny.

Director: Richard Kelly
Producer: Hunt Lowry, Casey La Scala
Screenwriter: Richard Kelly
Distributor: Newmarket Film Group
Production Co: Gaylord Films, Pandora Cinema, Adam Fields Productions, Flower Films
Rating: R (Some Drug Use|Language|Violence)
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 26, 2001, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Mar 31, 2017
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 25, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $205.8K
Runtime: 1h 53m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

Most Popular at Home Now