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Daniel Isn't Real

  • 20192019
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 40m
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6.0/10
8.4K
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Miles Robbins and Patrick Schwarzenegger in Daniel Isn't Real (2019)
Troubled college freshman Luke (Robbins) suffers a violent family trauma and resurrects his childhood imaginary friend Daniel (Schwarzenegger) to help him cope. Charismatic and full of manic energy, Daniel helps Luke to achieve his dreams, before pushing him to the very edge of sanity and into a desperate struggle for control of his mind -- and his soul.
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A troubled college freshman, Luke, suffers a violent family trauma. He then resurrects his charismatic childhood imaginary friend Daniel to help him cope, not realizing how dangerous Daniel ... Read allA troubled college freshman, Luke, suffers a violent family trauma. He then resurrects his charismatic childhood imaginary friend Daniel to help him cope, not realizing how dangerous Daniel is.A troubled college freshman, Luke, suffers a violent family trauma. He then resurrects his charismatic childhood imaginary friend Daniel to help him cope, not realizing how dangerous Daniel is.

IMDb RATING
6.0/10
8.4K
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  • Director
    • Adam Egypt Mortimer
  • Writers
    • Brian DeLeeuw(based on the novel 'in This Way I Was Saved" by)
    • Adam Egypt Mortimer
  • Stars
    • Miles Robbins
    • Patrick Schwarzenegger
    • Sasha Lane
Top credits
  • Director
    • Adam Egypt Mortimer
  • Writers
    • Brian DeLeeuw(based on the novel 'in This Way I Was Saved" by)
    • Adam Egypt Mortimer
  • Stars
    • Miles Robbins
    • Patrick Schwarzenegger
    • Sasha Lane
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 115User reviews
    • 123Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 4 nominations

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    Miles Robbins
    Miles Robbins
    • Lukeas Luke
    Patrick Schwarzenegger
    Patrick Schwarzenegger
    • Danielas Daniel
    Sasha Lane
    Sasha Lane
    • Cassieas Cassie
    Mary Stuart Masterson
    Mary Stuart Masterson
    • Claireas Claire
    Hannah Marks
    Hannah Marks
    • Sophieas Sophie
    Chukwudi Iwuji
    Chukwudi Iwuji
    • Braunas Braun
    Peter McRobbie
    Peter McRobbie
    • Percy Thigpenas Percy Thigpen
    Andrew Herrera-Bridges
    Andrew Herrera-Bridges
    • Richardas Richard
    • (as Andrew Bridges)
    Griffin Robert Faulkner
    • Young Lukeas Young Luke
    Nathan Chandler Reid
    Nathan Chandler Reid
    • Young Danielas Young Daniel
    • (as Nathan Reid)
    Daniel Marconi
    Daniel Marconi
    • John Thigpenas John Thigpen
    Chase Sui Wonders
    Chase Sui Wonders
    • Makaylaas Makayla
    Rosanne Ma
    • Professor Abelardas Professor Abelard
    Katie Chang
    Katie Chang
    • Baristaas Barista
    Michael Cuomo
    Michael Cuomo
    • Jamesas James
    Andrew Ayala
    Andrew Ayala
    • Waterfront Security Guardas Waterfront Security Guard
    Maddy Mfuru
    Maddy Mfuru
    • Copas Cop
    • (as Madeleine Mfuru)
    Jamar Greene
    Jamar Greene
    • Campus Security Guardas Campus Security Guard
    • Director
      • Adam Egypt Mortimer
    • Writers
      • Brian DeLeeuw(based on the novel 'in This Way I Was Saved" by)
      • Adam Egypt Mortimer
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    When Luke decided to leave his mother's home and face emancipation, he never thought it would be so complicated. His social awkwardness and his diverse traumas will make him seek the aid of an old buddy: his imaginary childhood friend Daniel, who is now a self-confident, manipulative young man. Daniel will start to help Luke, but his intentions will soon prove to be somewhat more sinister. —Sitges Film Festival
    • child witnesses parent argument
    • imaginary friend
    • lost wallet
    • mother son relationship
    • developing a photograph
    • 95 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • From the Producers of 'Mandy'
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
      • Horror
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Patrick Schwarzenegger said he was drawn to the script because he loves Nicolas Cage and wanted to use his style of acting.
    • Goofs
      In the finale when Luke is pulling Daniel off the edge of the roof, the face of the stuntman for Miles Robbins is visible.
    • Quotes

      Braun: The mind will do anything to avoid confronting just how alone it is in the universe.

    • Connections
      References Pandora's Box (1929)

    User reviews115

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    Top review
    6/10
    Parts of this were so good BUT....
    Oh no! I really wanted to like this more. It started out quite interesting and I was ready for the excitement to begin. SADLY it was mostly disappointing for me. There were really good moments but then a bunch of confusing, nonsensical silliness. I just quit caring about a third of the way through. Sorry but not for me but I am sure that others might like it better.
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    • Feb 11, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 6, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Daniel no es real
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • SpectreVision
      • Ace Pictures (II)
      • ACE Pictures Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,143
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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