Donnie Darko

2004 • 113 minutes

About this movie

Donnie Darko is an edgy, psychological thriller about a suburban teen coming face-to-face with his dark destiny. Jake Gyllenhaal leads a star-filled cast (including Drew Barrymore, Noah Wyle, Jena Malone, Patrick Swayze and Mary McDonnell) as a delusional high-school student visited by a demonic rabbit with eerie visions of the past - and deadly predictions for the future. This excitingly original nail-biter will keep you on the edge of your seat until the mind-bending climax.

Ratings and reviews

I watched this film for the first time like 4 years ago, and I still watch it at least 6 times every year, it is my favorite film ever. Every time I watch it, I find something more to love about the movie. I like making theories about the movie and the characters. Absolutely love the soundtrack and how well it captures the moments in the movie. I also love love LOVE Jake's peformance as a troubled teen. This might seem off at first, but once you look into it, you'll be surprised to see an amazing movie.

You'll want to watch this again and again because it seduces you into understanding something wonderful, horrifying, or true. A must watch for anyone and everyone. From classic quotes to mind-bending dialogue this movie is why movies are made.

Easily one of the greatest films of all times. It's lack of insisting upon itself and reliance on surreal themes that seem realistic enough to actually happen create a great sense of connection.