Donnie Darko

"28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes, 12 seconds... that is when the world will end."

Jan 19 2001 R 1h 53m
Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.

Plot

Donnie Darko doesn't get along too well with his family, his teachers, and his classmates; but he does manage to find a sympathetic friend in Gretchen, who agrees to date him. He has a compassionate psychiatrist, who discovers hypnosis is the means to unlock hidden secrets. His other companion may not be a true ally. Donnie has a friend named Frank, a large bunny which only Donnie can see. When an engine falls off a plane and destroys his bedroom, Donnie is not there. Both the event, and Donnie's escape, seem to have been caused by supernatural events.

Written by

Richard Kelly

Directed by

Richard Kelly

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Pandora Cinema, Adam Fields Productions, Gaylord Films, Flower Films

Languages

English

Awards

12 wins & 17 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
876,710
Average Rating
8 out of 10
Metascore
88
Popularity
NA