I, Daniel Blake
– A middle aged carpenter, who requires state welfare after injuring himself, is joined by a single mo..
A middle aged carpenter, who requires state welfare after injuring himself, is joined by a single mother in a similar scenario.
09 Jun 2017
English
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.
Ken Loach, Laura Obiols
Paul Laverty (screenplay)
Dave Johns, Hayley Squires, Briana Shann, Dylan McKiernan
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.
Won 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 24 wins & 30 nominations.
$252,282
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