I, Daniel Blake

– A middle aged carpenter, who requires state welfare after injuring himself, is joined by a single mo..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.90 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 40 Minutes
Release Year:
2016
I, Daniel Blake (2016)

A middle aged carpenter, who requires state welfare after injuring himself, is joined by a single mother in a similar scenario.

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I, Daniel Blake (2016) - Trailer

Release Date:

09 Jun 2017

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Ken Loach, Laura Obiols

Writer:

Paul Laverty (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Dave Johns, Hayley Squires, Briana Shann, Dylan McKiernan

Plot:

A 59 year old carpenter recovering from a heart attack befriends a single mother and her two kids as they navigate their way through the impersonal, Kafkaesque benefits system. With equal amounts of humor, warmth and despair, the journey is heartfelt and emotional until the end.

Awards:

Won 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 24 wins & 30 nominations.

Gross profit:

$252,282

Production:

Sundance Selects

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
92%
Metacritic:
78%