Daniel Isn't Real (2019)

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.

Director:

Adam Egypt Mortimer

Writers:

Brian DeLeeuw, Adam Egypt Mortimer

Stars:

Miles Robbins, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sasha Lane

5 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Miles Robbins	...	Luke
Patrick Schwarzenegger	...	Daniel
Sasha Lane	...	Cassie
Mary Stuart Masterson	...	Claire
Hannah Marks	...	Sophie
Chukwudi Iwuji	...	Braun
Peter McRobbie	...	Percy Thigpen
Andrew Bridges	...	Richard
Griffin Robert Faulkner	...	Young Luke
Nathan Chandler Reid	...	Young Daniel (as Nathan Reid)
Daniel Marconi	...	John Thigpen
Chase Sui Wonders	...	Makayla
Rosanne Ma	...	Professor Abelard
Katie Chang	...	Barista
Michael Cuomo	...	James

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

child witnesses parent argument | imaginary friend | lost wallet | mother son relationship | developing a photograph | 

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Taglines:

From the Producers of 'Mandy'

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Fantasy | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

Arnold Schwarzenegger said suddenly seeing his son Patrick's sex scene and bare butt on screen while watching the film was "wild" and "an experience and a half."

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Quotes

Luke: If I go, you go.
Daniel: You're not strong enough.

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Connections

References Pandora's Box (1929)

User Reviews

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.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Japan]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 December 2019 (USA)

Also Known As:

Daniel Isn't Real

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$12,143

Company Credits

Production Co:

SpectreVision, Ace Pictures (II), ACE Pictures Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39:1