Donnie Darko (2001)

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"28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes, 12 seconds... that is when the world will end."

Movie · 2001 · 1h 54m · Released · Fantasy, Drama, Mystery

Synopsis

After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.

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Cast

  • Jake Gyllenhaal as Donnie Darko
  • Jena Malone as Gretchen Ross
  • James Duval as Frank
  • Drew Barrymore as Karen Pomeroy
  • Beth Grant as Kitty Farmer
  • Maggie Gyllenhaal as Elizabeth Darko
  • Mary McDonnell as Rose Darko
  • Holmes Osborne as Eddie Darko
  • Noah Wyle as Prof. Kenneth Monnitoff
  • Katharine Ross as Dr. Lilian Thurman

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BingeNext's take

If you’re into movies that mix fantasy with a bit of mystery and drama, Donnie Darko is a great pick. It’s about a teenager who escapes a strange accident and then starts seeing this creepy giant bunny that pushes him into some wild situations. Jake Gyllenhaal leads the cast with a performance that really pulls you into Donnie’s confusing world. The movie has this eerie, thought-provoking vibe that makes you want to keep watching to figure out what’s really going on. It’s perfect if you like films that make you think and feel at the same time, kind of like The Sixth Sense but with its own unique twist. At just under two hours, it’s a compact watch that stays with you long after the credits roll. If you enjoy stories that blend reality with something a little surreal, this one’s worth a try.

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