IMDb > Donnie Darko (2001)
Donnie Darko
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

Donnie Darko (2001) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 45 | slideshow) Videos (see all 12)
Donnie Darko (2001) -- Director's Cut
Donnie Darko (2001) -- A troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes, after narrowly escaping a bizarre accident.
Donnie Darko (2001) -- CineMagia.ro - Trailer (Flash)

Overview

User Rating:
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 2% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Writer:
Richard Kelly (written by)
Contact:
View company contact information for Donnie Darko on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
30 January 2002 (France) more
Tagline:
Life is one long insane trip. Some people just have better directions. more
Plot:
A troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes, after narrowly escaping a bizarre accident. full summary | full synopsis
Plot Keywords:
Awards:
11 wins & 10 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(486 articles)
The Sunday Movie Quiz – The Answers
 (From HeyUGuys. 22 November 2009, 4:01 PM, PST)

The Sunday Movie Quiz
 (From HeyUGuys. 21 November 2009, 4:01 PM, PST)

User Comments:
Great movie more (1919 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Donnie Darko: The Director's Cut (USA) (director's cut)
more
MPAA:
Rated R for language, some drug use and violence.; Rated R for language, some underage drug and alcohol use, and violence. (director's cut)
Runtime:
113 min | 133 min (director's cut)
Country:
Language:
Color:
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Company:

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
During conversations about sex with his therapist, the script had Donnie's fantasies be about Alyssa Milano. This had to be changed to Christina Applegate due to legal reasons. more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When Donnie and his dad are talking in the car - just before they almost run grandma death over - a clapperboard is reflected in the window behind Donnie's Dad's head. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Elizabeth: I'm voting for Dukakis.
more
Movie Connections:
References Road House (1989) more
Soundtrack:
Under the Milky Way more

FAQ

Why is there no soundtrack with the original '80s tracks?
Why is Donnie laughing at the end and/or why doesn't he get out of bed?
What happens in Donnie Darko, and what is the time-frame?
more
324 out of 527 people found the following comment useful.
Great movie, 9 January 2005
10/10
Author: buckwheat88 from United States

Donnie Darko was a great and thought provoking movie. Most people will probably not understand the movie the first time they watch it, because they don't know what to watch for, but the 2nd time you watch the movie most will consider it a great and profound movie. Another way to understand Donnie Darko is to have someone that has already seen the movie to watch it with you and tell you which parts of the movie to remember towards the end of the movie. This is not a movie to watch if one does not like to think during movies. Donnie Darko is also not a movie for the lazy movie watcher to watch. I normally like the easy brained movies that require no thought-process but this is one thought provoking movie that I give a 10 out of 10.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (1919 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Donnie Darko (2001)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Overrated stormtrooper86
one thing that always stuck with me about this movie... edgecrusherhalo
EMO? LimeH2O
Blu-ray the best version to get? CyberGhostface-1
Is Kared supposed to be future Gretchen? matsak
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Carrie Crime and Punishment in Suburbia Straw Dogs Jimmy and Judy Vana espuma
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb top 250 movies IMDb Drama section
IMDb USA section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.