Donnie Darko
Dark and disturbing, destined-for-cult status tale stars Jake Gyllenhaal as a gifted but troubled 80s high school student whose adolescent horrors take on new dimensions, as he starts to see "shifts in time" and is visited by a fanged, six-foot rabbit. Among the characters Gyllenhaal comes into contact with while struggling with his demons are sympathetic classmate Jena Malone, hippie english teacher Drew Barrymore and annoying self-help guru Patrick Swayze.
Year: 2001
Genre: Alice's 500 Greatest Films, Drama, Science Fiction, Cult Films / After Dark, Film Festivals 2002, Nick's Favourites, 2003, Rabbit Season, Kate's Favourites, Best of Post 2000, Amy's Favourites, Empire Mag's Greatest 201, Save Me!, Alice Members' Top 100, Dysfunctional Families, Time Travel, Julia's Favourites
Country: USA
Director: Richard Kelly
Starring: Drew Barrymore, Jake Gyllenhaal, James Duval, Jena Malone, Katharine Ross, Mary McDonnell, Noah Wyle, Patrick Swayze, Holmes Osborne
Duration: 113 Minutes
Rating: R16 - Contains violence and offensive language.
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