Donnie Darko
Directed by Richard KellyAfter narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a man in a large rabbit suit who manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.
Cast of Donnie Darko
Donnie Darko Ratings & Reviews
- MofobianApril 26, 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.
- Victor Torres21h agoI'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.
- LinkSaucier4d agoWhy are you wearing that stupid human suit?
- ayayronApril 6, 2025Why are you wearing that stupid man suit?
- buford fernsbyApril 15, 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.
- james.ba60August 4, 2025my friend watched it and got scared
- SpoonsOctober 22, 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.
- mickerdoo4d agoOne of the good ones that doesn't get a bow tied at the end. You have to work your way through it for yourself. Can't look away from JG.
- Spencer MBOctober 23, 2025Decided to watch the Director’s Cut after watching the Theatrical Cut so it was fresh in my mind. I actually enjoyed the DC a lot more, those extra 20 minutes added a lot of context to things while also fleshing out the characters’ relationships. There’s even a couple subplots that were axed that were hinted at in the TC whose payoffs were still present but didn’t make sense due to them being cut. I know a lot of people dislike the DC but it’s better to watch both back-to-back so everything makes more sense. To me, the DC made me appreciate and understand the TC a lot more.
- John HickeyMarch 21, 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.
- Roberto RiveraOctober 8, 2025Was a good film
- thomasrogers753September 15, 2025I love the fact that even Jake Gyllenhaal doesn’t know what the hell this movie is about
- Andy Davidson | folknhell.comAugust 18, 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.
- StairwaytothestarsAugust 2, 2025A very original cult classic, and Jake Gyllenhaal is great as usual!
- cultfilmlikerJune 27, 2025“He has emotional problems.” “Ooh, I have those too! What kind of emotional problems does your dad have??” Never really thought about how truly wild it is that Swayze took this role lmao Also, I think about the way Jena Malone says, “Are you OK??” constantly Noticed the art on the walls during the ending shots of the Manipulated Living (and Frank) this time! Really hope Worlds of Fun still plays this score over the speakers for ambience during their Halloween Haunt Watching this reminds me just how much I love film, every time
