I, Daniel Blake

Jun 9 2017 R 1h 40m
Drama

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

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.

Written by

Paul Laverty

Directed by

Ken Loach

Production Countries

United Kingdom, France, Belgium

Production Companies

BFI, BBC Films, Les Films du Fleuve, Sixteen Films, Wild Bunch, Why Not Productions

Languages

English

Awards

Won 1 BAFTA Award30 wins & 37 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
67,478
Average Rating
7.8 out of 10
Metascore
78
Popularity
NA