Name: The Devil and Daniel Johnston
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 2006-03-31
Duration: 1 h 50 min
Cast: Daniel Johnston, Bill Johnston, Margie Johnston, Mabel Johnston, Jeff Tartakov

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This 2005 documentary film chronicles the life of Daniel Johnston, a manic-depressive genius singer/songwriter/artist, from childhood up to the present, with an emphasis on his mental illness and how it manifested itself in demonic self-obsession.

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Directed by: Jeff Feuerzeig
Written by: Jeff Feuerzeig
Produced by: Henry S. Rosenthal
Music by: Daniel Johnston

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March 31, 2006 · 1 h 50 min · PG-13

Released: March 31, 2006
Runtime: 1 h 50 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres: Documentary, Music
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 17 countries

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Where can I stream The Devil and Daniel Johnston?

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In the United States, The Devil and Daniel Johnston is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is The Devil and Daniel Johnston worth watching?

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Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 77).

Is The Devil and Daniel Johnston okay for kids?

PG-13Disturbing imagerySuicide themes

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for disturbing imagery and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is The Devil and Daniel Johnston plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (10 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.