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D.A.R.Y.L.

  • 19851985
  • PGPG
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
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Barret Oliver in D.A.R.Y.L. (1985)
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A seemingly normal young boy is found abandoned on a mountain road and adopted by a family who are increasingly amazed by his abilities before discovering the secret behind his real identity... Read allA seemingly normal young boy is found abandoned on a mountain road and adopted by a family who are increasingly amazed by his abilities before discovering the secret behind his real identity.A seemingly normal young boy is found abandoned on a mountain road and adopted by a family who are increasingly amazed by his abilities before discovering the secret behind his real identity.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
13K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
9,467
959
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    • Director
      • Simon Wincer
    • Writers
      • David Ambrose
      • Allan Scott
      • Jeffrey Ellis
    • Stars
      • Mary Beth Hurt
      • Michael McKean
      • Kathryn Walker
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Simon Wincer
    • Writers
      • David Ambrose
      • Allan Scott
      • Jeffrey Ellis
    • Stars
      • Mary Beth Hurt
      • Michael McKean
      • Kathryn Walker
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 52User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

    Videos1

    D.A.R.Y.L.
    Trailer 1:32
    D.A.R.Y.L.

    Photos47

    Mary Beth Hurt, Colleen Camp, Danny Corkill, Amy Linker, Michael McKean, Barret Oliver, and Steve Ryan in D.A.R.Y.L. (1985)
    Barret Oliver in D.A.R.Y.L. (1985)
    Barret Oliver in D.A.R.Y.L. (1985)
    Kathryn Walker in D.A.R.Y.L. (1985)
    Michael McKean and Barret Oliver in D.A.R.Y.L. (1985)
    Steve Ryan in D.A.R.Y.L. (1985)
    Amy Linker in D.A.R.Y.L. (1985)
    Michael McKean and Barret Oliver in D.A.R.Y.L. (1985)
    Barret Oliver in D.A.R.Y.L. (1985)
    Danny Corkill and Barret Oliver in D.A.R.Y.L. (1985)
    Michael McKean in D.A.R.Y.L. (1985)
    Josef Sommer in D.A.R.Y.L. (1985)

    Top cast

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    Mary Beth Hurt
    Mary Beth Hurt
    • Joyce Richardson
    Michael McKean
    Michael McKean
    • Andy Richardson
    Kathryn Walker
    Kathryn Walker
    • Dr. Ellen Lamb
    Colleen Camp
    Colleen Camp
    • Elaine Fox
    Josef Sommer
    Josef Sommer
    • Dr. Jeffrey Stewart
    Ron Frazier
    Ron Frazier
    • General Graycliffe
    Steve Ryan
    Steve Ryan
    • Howie Fox
    David Wohl
    David Wohl
    • Mr. Nesbitt
    Danny Corkill
    Danny Corkill
    • Turtle Fox
    Amy Linker
    Amy Linker
    • Sherie Lee Fox
    Barret Oliver
    Barret Oliver
    • Daryl
    Ed Grady
    Ed Grady
    • Mr. Bergen
    • (as Ed L. Grady)
    Tucker McGuire
    Tucker McGuire
    • Mrs. Bergen
    Richard Hammatt
    • Dr. Mulligan
    Charlie Gudger
    • Basketball Kid #1
    Stacy Woods
    • Basketball Kid #2
    Pat Fuleihan
    • Woman at Window
    Noreen Lange
    • Facility Matron
    • Director
      • Simon Wincer
    • Writers
      • David Ambrose
      • Allan Scott
      • Jeffrey Ellis
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The scenes with all of the computers at the military base were filmed in the backstage computer rooms at Walt Disney World's EPCOT Center.
    • Goofs
      When Joyce teaches Daryl how to play the piano, Daryl demonstrates his grasp of the piece's rhythm (at around 6 mins) by saying, "Whole note, two half notes, and four quarters to a measure," a perfect description of 4/4 time. However, they play a piece in 6/8 time.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Ellen Lamb: General, a machine becomes human when you can't tell the difference anymore.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: D.A.R.Y.L./Cocoon/Return to Oz (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      Somewhere I Belong
      Music by Marvin Hamlisch

      Lyrics by Dean Pitchford

      Performed by Teddy Pendergrass

      Produced by Nile Rodgers

      Available on Elektra/Asylum Records & Tapes

    User reviews52

    Review
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    Top review
    8/10
    Fun and Enjoyable Family Movie
    I like this movie. It is exactly the type of movie that often makes me so irritated with the critics. I know that it is not a great movie and it doesn't pretend to be. But it is just the type of movie I enjoy watching after a difficult day at work. DARYL and his family and his neighbors are nice decent people. The villains are properly villainous. They humor is light and fun. (I especially like the part where DARYL's mom is telling her friend about all the things DARYL does, like make his bed and iron his cloths.) The ending is wonderful and hilarious.

    If you haven't seen it please do. It is fun and enjoyable and it is an excellent family movie.
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    • carflo
    • Nov 26, 2003

    FAQ1

    • Who bred the Airedale dog the kids walk early in the movie?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 14, 1985 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Movie Channel (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • DARYL
    • Filming locations
      • 716 Euclid Avenue, Orlando, Florida, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • World Film Services
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,840,873
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,649,832
      • Jun 16, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,840,873
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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