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Danny Collins

2015Movie1 h 47 minR

ComedyMusic
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic586.6Rotten Tomatoes77%73%

A hopeful, romantic music movie about show business and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

A letter from John Lennon changed his life

An ageing hard-living 1970s rock star decides to change his life when he discovers a 40-year-old undelivered letter written to him by John Lennon.

Feels like

  • Redemption Story
  • Aging Rock Star
  • Second Chance
  • Music-Driven
  • Bittersweet
  • Celebrity Culture
  • Personal Transformation
  • Feel-Good Movie

Cast

24 of 38

Crew

Directed by
Dan Fogelman
Written by
Dan Fogelman
Produced by
Jessie Nelson, Nimitt Mankad
Music by
Ryan Adams, Theodore Shapiro

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 19, 2015 · 1 h 47 min · R

Released
March 19, 2015
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Music, Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$11 million
Available in
34 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Danny Collins?"

Questions about Danny Collins

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Danny Collins?

NetflixPrimeJustWatch TV FreeJustWatch TV+KanopyFandango at Home FreePlex

In the United States, Danny Collins streams on Netflix, Prime, and JustWatch TV+, and it is free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 23 other countries.

Is Danny Collins worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 58).

Will Danny Collins make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Danny Collins?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.