I, Daniel Blake
“My name is Daniel Blake. I am a man, not a dog.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-12-10
Top Cast
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Dave Johns
Dan
Hayley Squires
Katie
Briana Shann
Daisy
Dylan McKiernan
Dylan
Kate Rutter
Ann
Sharon Percy
Sheila
Kema Sikazwe
China
Magpie Richens
Piper
Amanda Payne
Assessor
Chris McGlade
At the Sawmill
Shaun Prendergast
At the Sawmill
Gavin Webster
At the Sawmill
Sammy T. Dobson
Specialist Nurse
Mickey Hutton
Neighbour With Dog
Colin Coombs
Postman
David Murray
Benefit Enquiry Line Advisor
Stephen Clegg
Floor Manager
Andy Kidd
Job Centre Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 231 DaysDubai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 21, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 9, 2017
VOD & Digital Platforms
January 16, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Loach
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Laverty
- Original Score
- George Fenton
- Original Title
- I, Daniel Blake
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, France, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.7M
- Production Studios
- Sixteen Films, Why Not Productions, Wild Bunch, BBC Film, Les Films du Fleuve, France 2 Cinéma, BFI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Loach
Paul Laverty
George Fenton
Robbie Ryan
Jonathan Morris
Rebecca O'Brien, Pascal Caucheteux, Grégoire Sorlat, Vincent Maraval
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Loach
Director
Robbie Ryan
Director of Photography
Jonathan Morris
Editor
Paul Laverty
Screenplay
Linda Wilson
Production Design
Jo Slater
Costume Design
Fergus Clegg
Production Design
Rebecca O'Brien
Producer
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I, Daniel Blake
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed I, Daniel Blake?
I, Daniel Blake was directed by Ken Loach.
Who stars in I, Daniel Blake?
The principal cast of I, Daniel Blake includes Dave Johns, Hayley Squires, Briana Shann, Dylan McKiernan, Kate Rutter.
When was I, Daniel Blake released and how long is it?
I, Daniel Blake was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did I, Daniel Blake make at the box office?
I, Daniel Blake grossed $15.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for I, Daniel Blake?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I, Daniel Blake was composed by George Fenton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I, Daniel Blake?
I, Daniel Blake holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).