I, Daniel Blake (2016): movie guide

What is I, Daniel Blake 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.

Cast highlights

I, Daniel Blake features Dave Johns, Hayley Squires, Briana Shann, Dylan McKiernan, Kate Rutter, Sharon Percy. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 2016-10-21. Runtime: 100 minutes. TMDB score: 7.7/10 (1,592 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is I, Daniel Blake?

I, Daniel Blake is listed as Drama on TMDB.

How long is I, Daniel Blake?

I, Daniel Blake runs about 100 minutes.

Who stars in I, Daniel Blake?

Cast highlights include Dave Johns, Hayley Squires, Briana Shann, Dylan McKiernan, Kate Rutter, Sharon Percy.

Does Cinema Box stream I, Daniel Blake?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track I, Daniel Blake?

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