A stage adaptation appeared in 2007, and a sequel, S.

A director's cut was released in 2004, on a two-disc special edition DVD. The film became a surprising success on the home video market, reportedly grossing over $10 million in sales and developing a cult following. It was released on VHS and DVD in March 2002. 53 in Empire's '500 Greatest Movies of All Time'. 2 in Empire's '50 Greatest Independent Films of All Time', as well as No. Critics lauded the story, acting, and tone. The film grossed just over $7.5 million worldwide on a budget of $4.5 million.ĭespite its initial lackluster box office performance, Donnie Darko received critical acclaim. Due to the film's advertising featuring a crashing plane and the September 11 attacks that transpired a month before, the film was scarcely advertised. It was screened at the Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2001, before receiving a limited theatrical release on October 26, 2001, by Flower Films.

The film follows the adventures of the troubled title character as he seeks to find the meaning behind his doomsday-related visions.įilmed over the course of 28 days, which matches the passage of time in the film, Donnie Darko was almost released straight-to-video. It stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Drew Barrymore, Mary McDonnell, Katharine Ross, Patrick Swayze, Noah Wyle, Stu Stone, Daveigh Chase and James Duval. Donnie Darko is a 2001 American science fiction psychological thriller film written and directed by Richard Kelly.

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