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Donnie Darko

First worldwide release
January 19, 2001
Score
7.8 / 10
Length
1h 54m
Language
EN
FantasyDramaMystery
🎬 Directed by Richard Kelly 🌟 Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, James Duval, Drew Barrymore, Beth Grant

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.

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Release Rollout

Donnie Darko opened first in Mexico on January 19, 2001. The rollout continued across 26 countries, finishing in Poland on January 9, 2026. In the United States, it arrived in theaters on October 26, 2001. A digital release followed on September 8, 2011.

Release Dates by Country
MexicoJan 19, 2001
PhilippinesOct 24, 2001
IndonesiaOct 26, 2001
United StatesOct 26, 2001
ChileNov 26, 2001
CMDec 7, 2001
Hong KongDec 27, 2001
FranceJan 30, 2002
BelgiumApr 16, 2002
DenmarkJun 7, 2002
NetherlandsJun 20, 2002
SpainJul 5, 2002
JapanAug 31, 2002
PortugalOct 11, 2002
AustraliaOct 16, 2002
United KingdomOct 25, 2002
IrelandOct 25, 2002
IndiaOct 25, 2002
South KoreaNov 22, 2002
HungaryMay 22, 2003
TaiwanJun 7, 2003
TurkeyJun 13, 2003
BrazilSep 24, 2003
GermanyDec 18, 2003
ItalyNov 19, 2004
RussiaJul 20, 2023
PolandJan 9, 2026
PAApr 16, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions

When does Donnie Darko come out?

Donnie Darko was released on January 19, 2001.

When does Donnie Darko come out in United States?

Donnie Darko was released in United States on October 26, 2001.

When does Donnie Darko come out in United Kingdom?

Donnie Darko was released in United Kingdom on October 25, 2002.

When does Donnie Darko come out in India?

Donnie Darko was released in India on October 25, 2002.

When does Donnie Darko come out in Germany?

Donnie Darko was released in Germany on December 18, 2003.

When will Donnie Darko be available on streaming or digital?

Donnie Darko became available on digital platforms on September 8, 2011.

Who directed Donnie Darko?

Donnie Darko was directed by Richard Kelly.

How long is Donnie Darko?

Donnie Darko has a runtime of 1h 54m.