Donnie Darko Review Facts: Cast, Story and Legacy
A TMDB-backed guide to Donnie Darko, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

Donnie Darko (2001) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. 28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes, 12 seconds... that is when the world will end.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, fuboTV, Criterion Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Jake Gyllenhaal as Donnie Darko; Jena Malone as Gretchen Ross; James Duval as Frank; Drew Barrymore as Karen Pomeroy; Beth Grant as Kitty Farmer; Maggie Gyllenhaal as Elizabeth Darko; Mary McDonnell as Rose Darko; Holmes Osborne as Eddie Darko
About 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.
More like Donnie Darko
- Tideland
- The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane
- Byzantium
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- Leave the World Behind
- Cracks
- The Butterfly Effect
- I Still See You
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Donnie Darko?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, fuboTV, Criterion Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Donnie Darko?
Jake Gyllenhaal as Donnie Darko; Jena Malone as Gretchen Ross; James Duval as Frank; Drew Barrymore as Karen Pomeroy; Beth Grant as Kitty Farmer; Maggie Gyllenhaal as Elizabeth Darko; Mary McDonnell as Rose Darko; Holmes Osborne as Eddie Darko
Is this Donnie Darko guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



