Darlin'
“Don't mess with mother's nature.”
Synopsis
Found at a Catholic hospital filthy and ferocious, feral teenager Darlin’ is whisked off to a care home run by The Bishop and his obedient nuns, where she’s to be rehabilitated into a "good girl" as an example of the miraculous work of the church. But Darlin’ holds a secret darker than the "sins" she is threatened with, and she is not traveling alone. The Woman who raised her, equally fierce and feral, is ever present in the shadows of Darlin’s psyche and is determined to come for her no matter who tries to get in her way.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Darlin' SXSW Teaser 2019
Type: Teaser • Published 2019-03-09
Top Cast
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Lauryn Canny
Darlin’
Bryan Batt
The Bishop
Nora-Jane Noone
Sister Jennifer
Cooper Andrews
Tony
Pollyanna McIntosh
The Woman
John McConnell
Dr. Grant
Geraldine Singer
Sister Grace
Maddie Nichols
Billy
Mackenzie Graham
Bug
Jeff Pope
Clown
Eugenie Bondurant
Mona
Sabrina Gennarino
Charity
Thomas Francis Murphy
The Cardinal
Charlie Talbert
John
Peyton Wich
Duke
Carol Sutton
Effie
Jo-Ann Robinson
Mother of Pregnant Girl
Allison Gobuzzi
Lottie
Release History & Theatrical Window
Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 29, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pollyanna McIntosh
- Screenplay & Story
- Pollyanna McIntosh
- Original Score
- Ali Helnwein
- Original Title
- Darlin'
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Hood River Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pollyanna McIntosh
Pollyanna McIntosh
Ali Helnwein
Halyna Hutchins, Scotty Baker
Julie Garcés
Lucky McKee, Andrew van den Houten, Jack Ketchum
Department Leadership Roster
Pollyanna McIntosh
Screenplay
Pollyanna McIntosh
Director
Andrew van den Houten
Producer
Halyna Hutchins
Director of Photography
Ali Helnwein
Original Music Composer
Jeff Subik
Production Design
Julie Garcés
Editor
Michael Bevins
Costume Design
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Darlin'
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What is Darlin' about?
Found at a Catholic hospital filthy and ferocious, feral teenager Darlin’ is whisked off to a care home run by The Bishop and his obedient nuns, where she’s to be rehabilitated into a "good girl" as an example of the miraculous work of the church. But Darlin’ holds a secret darker than the "sins" she is threatened with, and she is not traveling alone. The Woman who raised her, equally fierce and feral, is ever present in the shadows of Darlin’s psyche and is determined to come for her no matter who tries to get in her way.
Who directed Darlin'?
Darlin' was directed by Pollyanna McIntosh.
Who stars in Darlin'?
The principal cast of Darlin' includes Lauryn Canny, Bryan Batt, Nora-Jane Noone, Cooper Andrews, Pollyanna McIntosh.
When was Darlin' released and how long is it?
Darlin' was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Darlin'?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Darlin' was composed by Ali Helnwein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Darlin'?
Darlin' holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).