Donnie Darko Hits Brighton
A cult classic is coming to Brighton's Wagner Hall, offering a unique blend of science fiction, spirituality, and teen angst. Get ready to experience the hypnotic and poetic world of Donnie Darko.
Dir: Richard Kelly
Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, James Duval, Drew Barrymore, Beth Grant, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Mary McDonnell, Holmes Osborne
114 mins · 2001 · United States of America · Cert 15 · English
IMDb 8.0/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 88% · Metacritic 88/100 · TMDB 7.8/10 · Trakt 79%
Awards: 12 wins & 17 nominations total
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White Wall Cinema: DONNIE DARKO took place 29 Oct 2026 at Wagner Hall (Brighton).
In a world where the lines between reality and fantasy are blurred, a troubled teenager must navigate his way through a series of eerie and unexplainable events.
What is the film about? Donnie Darko is a fantasy drama mystery film that follows the story of Donnie, a teenager who survives a freak accident and begins to experience visions of a giant bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit crimes.
Who made it and who's in it? The film was written and directed by Richard Kelly, and it features a talented cast, including Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, James Duval, Drew Barrymore, and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
What kind of film is it and how was it received? Donnie Darko is a 114-minute American film with a certificate 15 rating, and it has received widespread critical acclaim, with scores of 8.0/10 on IMDb, 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 79% on Trakt. The film has won several awards, including the "Best Screenplay" award at the San Diego Film Critics Society, and it has been nominated for numerous other awards, including three Independent Spirit Awards. The film will be screened at the Wagner Hall in Brighton on Thursday, 29 October 2026, and tickets or details are available with the button beside this article.
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What viewers say
N3MIS15 · 10/10
Why are you wearing that stupid man suit?
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Oktaygardener · 10/10
Goodbye to comments under me. This movie is one of the best, compelling and interesting movies that has ever been made. Maybe it's just because I can relate to it, but this shit man......
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moonkodi · 5/10
Haven't seen it since it came out. Donnie is instantly a bit of an annoying cliché (he even occasionally pulls a weird zoned out face because that's what crazy people do.) He's just so dark and moody isn't he? The dialogue, like with the 'go suck a fuck', around the table was juvenile and didn't fit into the average suburban setting at all. You won't find any naturalism here. A lot of the dialogue is just annoying teens being dicks. Maybe…
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DRNKMNKY · 8/10
The movie offers a lot of room for speculation and is sometimes very strange but also very compelling.
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mg_grey · 7/10
lol. this is one of the films that I have to google to find an explanation. I feel like I know what I watched but at the same time, unsure if I was right. hence, the googling. ugh. I like it though, it's hypnotic, you'll want to watch until the end.
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felixcrow · 10/10
<b>Gretchen Ross:</b> You're weird. <b>Donnie Darko:</b> Sorry. <b>Gretchen Ross:</b> No, that was a compliment.
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laurenshikari · 10/10
me: this is a masterpiece also me: has to google "what is donnie darko about"
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5alman
Some nigga said, “not bad.” and then gave it a 3/10. 💀💀
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