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I, Daniel Blake

R20161h 40mKen Loach
IMDb 7.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 92% · Metacritic 78

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"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.

Drama
Northern EnglandHeart AttackSingle MotherCompassionCarpenterSocial ServicesWelfareSocial RealismSocial SecurityHealthcare

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What is I, Daniel Blake (2016) about?

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.

Who stars in I, Daniel Blake?

I, Daniel Blake stars Dave Johns (Dan), Hayley Squires (Katie), Briana Shann (Daisy), Dylan McKiernan (Dylan), Kate Rutter (Ann). The film was directed by Ken Loach.

How long is I, Daniel Blake?

I, Daniel Blake has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2016. It is rated R.

Is I, Daniel Blake worth watching?

I, Daniel Blake holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 92. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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