Donnie Darko
After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.
Critics Sentiment
Donnie chooses death to reset timeline and save others
Donnie floods the high school following Frank's influence
The film builds from strong atmospheric opening through steady character development to an emotionally devastating and transcendent climax that elevates the entire experience.
Donnie Darko maintains consistently strong audience reception throughout, with reviewers praising its unique atmosphere, complex themes, and compelling performances. The film builds steadily from its mysterious opening through character development and supernatural escalation. The climactic sequence featuring Gretchen's death and Donnie's ultimate sacrifice represents a transcendent peak that critics universally celebrated as emotionally devastating and thematically brilliant.
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Jake Gyllenhaal
Donnie Darko
Jena Malone
Gretchen Ross
James Duval
Frank
Drew Barrymore
Karen Pomeroy
Beth Grant
Kitty Farmer
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Elizabeth Darko
Mary McDonnell
Rose Darko
Holmes Osborne
Eddie Darko
Noah Wyle
Prof. Kenneth Monnitoff
Katharine Ross
Dr. Lilian Thurman
Patrick Swayze
Jim Cunningham
Daveigh Chase
Samantha Darko
Arthur Taxier
Dr. Fisher
David St. James
Bob Garland
Patience Cleveland
Roberta Sparrow / Grandma Death
Jazzie Mahannah
Joanie James
Jolene Purdy
Cherita Chen
David Moreland
Principal Cole
Kristina Malota
Susie Bates
Marina Malota
Emily Bates
Crew
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