Donnie Darko
Regie Richard KellyAuf den ersten Blick könnte Donnie Darko ein normaler, unkomplizierter Teenager sein. Geordnete Familienverhältnisse, verständnisvolle Eltern, eine nette Freundin. Aber Donnie hat ein mentales Problem – ein drei Meter großes, ziemlich dämonisches Kaninchen namens Frank. Nachts, wenn alles schläft, spricht seine sonore Stimme zu ihm und erteilt ihm Ratschläge. Die sind manchmal hilfreich und manchmal nicht, bezüglich jedweder Zukunftsprognose aber grundsätzlich zutreffend. Die von Donnies Eltern beauftragte Diplompsychologin ist genauso ratlos wie der schuleigene Motivationstrainer oder die freundliche Klassenlehrerin. Als Frank Donnie erklärt, dass in ziemlich genau 28 Tagen, 6 Stunden, 42 Minuten und 12 Sekunden die Welt untergeht, ist guter Rat mal wirklich teuer.
Donnie Darko Rezensionen & Wertungen
- Mofobian26. April 2025My all time favorite film. It was designed to be a philosophical enigma. It is not supposed to have a really easy solution. This movie makes you think and in a very good way. If you look into time travel and partical accelerators, most of this film makes sense.
- xxzz18vor 3 TagenMy brain bro my brain
- jxsh200012. März 2026fascinating, intriguing, and delightfully acted
- Toufiq Ibna Mustafiz12. Februar 2026out of your reach and out of the world!! A must watch
- ayayron6. April 2025Why are you wearing that stupid man suit?
- parralox12. Januar 2026I never doubt my commitment to Sparkle Motion 😎
- buford fernsby15. April 2025Might be my favorite movie ever. Jake Gyllenhaal just looks creepy af, makes me want to hurt him every time he's on screen because I feel like I have to stop him before he does something. Top 3 concepts for me.
- Jakeys30. Dezember 2025Every millennial teenager thought they were tops for knowing about this "hidden gem" - but joke aside, it really is great. Stick to the theatrical cut though, the directors cut is overcooked.
- james.ba604. August 2025my friend watched it and got scared
- Michael Johnson18. Dezember 2025Donnie Darko is weird in the best way darkly funny, unsettling, and impossible to fully understand on the first watch. The performances and soundtrack stand out, and the confusing moments are part of the fun. It’s the kind of movie that sticks with you and makes you want to talk about it, even if you’re not sure you “got it.”
- Spoons22. Oktober 2024Donnie Darko is a film that has stood the test of time, not just for its dark, surreal atmosphere, but for its complex narrative that blends metaphysics, philosophy, and deep character study. At the center of it all is Donnie (Jake Gyllenhaal), a troubled teenager who, over the course of the film, transforms into either a hero on a grand cosmic mission or, depending on how you view it, a messianic figure destined for sacrifice. Donnie’s journey is not just about time travel and alternate universes; it's about his role as someone who sees the world differently—someone burdened with a truth no one else understands. You could almost argue that Donnie is a Jesus-like figure, facing inevitable doom to save others, though in a much more cryptic and chaotic way. His visions, particularly of Frank the rabbit, guide him toward decisions that feel predestined, as if Donnie is carrying the weight of fate on his shoulders. Patrick Swayze’s portrayal of Jim Cunningham, a motivational speaker with a dark secret, is unforgettable. It’s a departure from his usual roles, leaving a lasting impression long after the movie ends. His performance adds a disturbing yet oddly charismatic element to the film, making it one of his most unique and haunting roles. Even as you focus on Donnie's philosophical battle with existence, Swayze’s character lingers like a shadow over the narrative, injecting an eerie sense of the corrupted underbelly of suburban life. The exploration of metaphysics and philosophy throughout the film feels like a crash course in existentialism. The film never spells everything out for you, leaving questions about the nature of reality, free will, and destiny swirling in your mind long after the credits roll. Richard Kelly’s direction doesn’t hold your hand; instead, he presents a puzzle that encourages viewers to make their own conclusions about whether Donnie was truly saving the world or simply playing his part in a much larger cosmic plan. This film will be popular with people who like The Butterfly Effect, Fight Club, and A Scanner Darkly.
- John Hickey21. März 2025If I could give 100 stars this is one of the movies I would give the rating too. Donnie Darko is one of my all time favorite movies and I watch it a couple of times each year. I love to watch with someone who has never seen it before and to see rheir reactions.. Also, one of the best movie soundtracks with every song fitting perfectly into each scene.
- Victor Torres31. Oktober 2025I've seen this movie quite a few times but this version had some edits that added more information so you can understand the story. It's helpful but probably not as confusing when you see it for the first time without the added information.
- LinkSaucier27. Oktober 2025Why are you wearing that stupid human suit?
- Andy Davidson | folknhell.com18. August 2025A haunting mind-bender that dances through time, teenage angst, and tangents with eerie brilliance. A word of warning, however. The director's cut removes much of the mystery. With Donnie Darko, less is more.
Donnie Darko Trivia
Donnie Darko wurde am 19. Januar 2001 veröffentlicht.
Regie in Donnie Darko führte(n) Richard Kelly.
Donnie Darko hat eine Spielzeit von 1 Std., 53 Min..
Donnie Darko wurde produziert von Adam Fields, Nancy Fallon, Sean McKittrick.
Auf den ersten Blick könnte Donnie Darko ein normaler, unkomplizierter Teenager sein. Geordnete Familienverhältnisse, verständnisvolle Eltern, eine nette Freundin. Aber Donnie hat ein mentales Problem – ein drei Meter großes, ziemlich dämonisches Kaninchen namens Frank. Nachts, wenn alles schläft, spricht seine sonore Stimme zu ihm und erteilt ihm Ratschläge. Die sind manchmal hilfreich und manchmal nicht, bezüglich jedweder Zukunftsprognose aber grundsätzlich zutreffend. Die von Donnies Eltern beauftragte Diplompsychologin ist genauso ratlos wie der schuleigene Motivationstrainer oder die freundliche Klassenlehrerin. Als Frank Donnie erklärt, dass in ziemlich genau 28 Tagen, 6 Stunden, 42 Minuten und 12 Sekunden die Welt untergeht, ist guter Rat mal wirklich teuer.
Die Hauptcharaktere in Donnie Darko sind Donnie Darko (Jake Gyllenhaal), Gretchen Ross (Jena Malone), Frank (James Duval).
Donnie Darko ist bewertet mit 16.
Donnie Darko ist eine Fantasy, Drama, Mystery Film.
Donnie Darko hat eine Benutzerbewertung von 8 von 10.
Donnie Darko hatte ein Budget von 4,5 Mio. $.
Donnie Darko erzielte Einnhamen von 7,5 Mio. $ an den Kinokassen.