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D.A.R.Y.L.

1985Movie1 h 40 minPG

Family
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.1/5Rotten Tomatoes50%55%
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.1/5Rotten Tomatoes50%55%

Summary

Daryl is a normal 10-year-old boy in many ways. However, unbeknown to his foster parents and friends, Daryl is actually a government-created robot with superhuman reflexes and mental abilities.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for scares.

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Simon Wincer
Written by
Allan Scott, David Ambrose, Jeffrey Ellis
Produced by
John Heyman
Music by
Marvin Hamlisch

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Facts

June 14, 1985 · 1 h 40 min · PG

Released
June 14, 1985
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Family, Science Fiction, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$8 million
Available in
22 countries

Tropes

Television Geography, Muggle Foster Parents, Ridiculously Human Robots +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream D.A.R.Y.L.?"

Questions about D.A.R.Y.L.

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Where can I stream D.A.R.Y.L.?

Hoopla

In the United States, D.A.R.Y.L. is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is D.A.R.Y.L. worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.3, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). Audiences rate it higher (60 out of 100) than critics (50).

Is D.A.R.Y.L. okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching D.A.R.Y.L.?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Was D.A.R.Y.L. a box office flop?

Budget$10 million
Box office$8 million

Yes: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 78% of its budget.

What tropes does D.A.R.Y.L. use?

Television GeographyMuggle Foster ParentsRidiculously Human RobotsHappily AdoptedInitialism TitleEmergent HumanOdd Reaction OutArtificial IntelligenceSacrificed Basic Skill for Awesome TrainingEverytown, AmericaRobot KidIdentity Amnesiaand 36 more

TV Tropes lists 48 tropes for it, including Television Geography, Muggle Foster Parents, and Ridiculously Human Robots.