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I, Daniel Blake

2016·Movie
1h 40min·R
82
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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Violence3
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Satire & Parody2
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Cringe Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, society, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

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

A 59-year-old carpenter recovering from a heart attack befriends a single mother and her two kids as they navigate the impersonal, Kafkaesque benefits system. With equal amounts of humour, warmth and despair, the journey is heartfelt and emotional until the end.
Social Realism DramaBritish CinemaBureaucratic InjusticePoverty & WelfareHeartbreakingEmpathetic Character StudyPolitical CommentaryGritty & AuthenticHuman DignityWorking Class Struggle

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about I, Daniel Blake

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Where can I stream I, Daniel Blake legally?

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 imagery

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

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.