I, Daniel Blake

2016·Movie
1h 40min·R
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic787.8Rotten Tomatoes92%85%

Where to watch

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I, Daniel Blake fingerprint

Strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace3
  • Violence3

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos10
  • Melancholy9
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Absurdist Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, society, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion10
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

My name is Daniel Blake. I am a man, not a dog.

A middle aged carpenter, who requires state welfare after injuring himself, is joined by a single mother in a similar scenario.
Social RealismPoverty DramaBureaucratic FrustrationHeartbreakingPolitical CommentaryContemporary IssuesGritty & AuthenticHuman DignityEmpathetic

Crew

Directed by:
Ken Loach, David Gilchrist, Jamie Hamer
Written by:
Paul Laverty
Produced by:
Pascal Caucheteux, Vincent Maraval, Philippe Logie
Composed by:
George Fenton, Ray Beckett, Andrew Caller

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about I, Daniel Blake

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream I, Daniel Blake legally?

fuboTVParamount+PhiloAMC+KanopySundance Now

I, Daniel Blake is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount+, Philo, and AMC+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is I, Daniel Blake worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is I, Daniel Blake rated?

RStrong languageDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes.

How long is I, Daniel Blake?

1 h 40 min

I, Daniel Blake runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on I, Daniel Blake?

Critics85
Audiences80

Yes. Critics average 85 and audiences 80 out of 100, so both groups see I, Daniel Blake much the same way.

What language is I, Daniel Blake in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, France, Belgium.

In how many countries can I watch I, Daniel Blake?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for I, Daniel Blake in 52 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does I, Daniel Blake use?

Ambiguously GayToo Desperate to Be PickyO.O.C. Is Serious BusinessAnd There Was Much RejoicingDespair Event HorizonSingle Mom StripperDisappeared DadHope SpotBeard of SorrowGrey-and-Gray MoralityThe DeterminatorPlot-Mandated Friendship Failureand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 storytelling tropes for I, Daniel Blake, including Ambiguously Gay, Too Desperate to Be Picky, O.O.C. Is Serious Business.

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