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I, Daniel Blake

  • 2016
  • R
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
62K
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Dave Johns in I, Daniel Blake (2016)
A middle aged carpenter who requires state welfare after injuring himself, is joined by a single mother in a similar scenario.
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Drama

After surviving a heart-attack, a 59-year-old carpenter must fight bureaucratic forces to receive Employment and Support Allowance.After surviving a heart-attack, a 59-year-old carpenter must fight bureaucratic forces to receive Employment and Support Allowance.After surviving a heart-attack, a 59-year-old carpenter must fight bureaucratic forces to receive Employment and Support Allowance.

  • Director
    • Ken Loach
  • Writer
    • Paul Laverty
  • Stars
    • Dave Johns
    • Hayley Squires
    • Sharon Percy
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    62K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ken Loach
    • Writer
      • Paul Laverty
    • Stars
      • Dave Johns
      • Hayley Squires
      • Sharon Percy
    • 203User reviews
    • 261Critic reviews
    • 78Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 31 wins & 38 nominations total

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    I, Daniel Blake
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    I, Daniel Blake: Creating A Scene (French Subtitled)
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    I, Daniel Blake: Interview With Ken Loach (French Subtitled)
    Featurette 2:01
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    Photos31

    Briana Shann in I, Daniel Blake (2016)
    Dave Johns and Hayley Squires in I, Daniel Blake (2016)
    Dave Johns, Hayley Squires, Briana Shann, and Dylan McKiernan in I, Daniel Blake (2016)
    Dave Johns, Ken Loach, Hayley Squires, and Dylan McKiernan in I, Daniel Blake (2016)
    Dave Johns, Hayley Squires, Briana Shann, and Dylan McKiernan in I, Daniel Blake (2016)
    Dave Johns, Hayley Squires, Briana Shann, and Dylan McKiernan in I, Daniel Blake (2016)
    I, Daniel Blake (2016)
    I, Daniel Blake (2016)
    Dave Johns, Hayley Squires, Briana Shann, and Dylan McKiernan in I, Daniel Blake (2016)
    Dave Johns, Hayley Squires, Briana Shann, and Dylan McKiernan in I, Daniel Blake (2016)
    Dave Johns, Hayley Squires, Briana Shann, and Dylan McKiernan in I, Daniel Blake (2016)
    Dave Johns in I, Daniel Blake (2016)

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    Dave Johns
    Dave Johns
    • Daniel Blake
    Hayley Squires
    Hayley Squires
    • Katie
    Sharon Percy
    • Sheila
    Briana Shann
    Briana Shann
    • Daisy
    Dylan McKiernan
    • Dylan
    • (as Dylan Phillip McKiernan)
    Kate Rutter
    Kate Rutter
    • Ann
    Kema Sikazwe
    • China
    Magpie Richens
    • Piper
    • (as Steven Richens)
    Amanda Payne
    • Employment Support Allowance Assessor
    Chris McGlade
    • At the Sawmill
    Shaun Prendergast
    Shaun Prendergast
    • At the Sawmill
    Gavin Webster
    Gavin Webster
    • At the Sawmill
    Sammy T. Dobson
    • Specialist Nurse
    Mickey Hutton
    • Neighbour with dog
    Colin Coombs
    • Postman
    David Murray
    David Murray
    • Benefit Enquiry Line Advisor
    Stephen Clegg
    • Job Centre Floor Manager
    Andy Kidd
    • Job Centre Guard
    • Director
      • Ken Loach
    • Writer
      • Paul Laverty
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      From the end credits: «A very special thanks to workers within the DWP [Department for Work and Pensions] and PCS [Public and Commercial Services] Union who provided us with invaluable information but who must remain anonymous.»
    • Goofs
      Daniel gets into the police car wearing the coat lent to him, but after the car drives off the coat is left on the pavement.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Katie: They call this a "pauper's funeral" because it's the cheapest slot, at 9:00. But Dan wasn't a pauper to us. He gave us things that money can't buy. When he died, I found this on him. He always used to write in pencil. And he wanted to read it at his appeal but he never got the chance to. And I swear that this lovely man, had so much more to give, and that the State drove him to an early grave. And this is what he wrote. "I am not a client, a customer, nor a service user. "I am not a shirker, a scrounger, a beggar, nor a thief. "I'm not a National Insurance Number or blip on a screen. "I paid my dues, never a penny short, and proud to do so. "I don't tug the forelock, but look my neighbour in the eye and help him if I can. "I don't accept or seek charity. "My name is Daniel Blake. I am a man, not a dog. "As such, I demand my rights. "I demand you treat me with respect. "I, Daniel Blake, am a citizen, "nothing more and nothing less."Thank you.

    • Crazy credits
      A very special thanks to workers within the DWP [Department for Work and Pensions] and PCS [Public and Commercial Services] Union who provided us with invaluable information but who must remain anonymous. [Government edict that public employees in these departments cannot speak publicly about their work.]
    • Connections
      Featured in Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Sailing By
      (1963)

      Composed by Ronald Binge

      Performed by The Alan Perry/William Gardner Orchestra as The Perry/Gardner Orchestra

      Conducted by Ronald Binge

      Licensed courtesy of Mozart Edition (Great Britain) Ltd.

    User reviews203

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    Featured review
    9/10
    Gritty but compulsive
    I left the cinema with a lot to think about after viewing this film. A gritty and realistic drama portraying the processes and outcomes of claimants caught up in today's benefit system, sometimes with dreadful outcomes.

    Every public servant, politician and voluntary sector worker should be expected to watch this film. A lot of it is not easy viewing, and certainly not suitable for a fun night out, but the message it gives about today's society is compelling.

    I think a message should be included on-screen but before the credits suggesting people contact the Citizens' Advice Bureau if they are experiencing any of the issues raised in the film.
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    • valhowells-55770
    • Sep 26, 2016

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    • Release date
      • June 9, 2017 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • Belgium
    • Official sites
      • British Film Institute (BFI) (United Kingdom)
      • Cinéart (Belgium)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Yo, Daniel Blake
    • Filming locations
      • Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK(Almost entire film on locations in this area, which is on the end credits.)
    • Production companies
      • Sixteen Films
      • Why Not Productions
      • Wild Bunch
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $260,354
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $18,682
      • Jun 4, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $15,697,699
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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