Daniel Isn't Real
“The mind will do anything to avoid confronting just how alone it is in the universe.”
Synopsis
A troubled college freshman resurrects his imaginary friend to help him cope with a violent trauma.
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Daniel Isn't Real (2019) | Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-19
Top Cast
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Miles Robbins
Luke Nightingale
Patrick Schwarzenegger
Daniel
Sasha Lane
Cassie
Mary Stuart Masterson
Claire
Hannah Marks
Sophie
Chukwudi Iwuji
Dr. Cornelius Braun
Peter McRobbie
Percy Thigpen
Chase Sui Wonders
Makayla
Katie Chang
Barista
Michael Cuomo
James
Jamar Greene
Campus Security Guard
Cara Ronzetti
Joelle
Andrew Bridges
Richard
Madeleine Mfuru
Cop
Nathan Chandler Reid
Young Daniel
Daniel Marconi
John Thigpen
Rosanne Ma
Professor Abelard
Lynn Marocola
FDNY Paramedic (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysFantasia International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 6, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 6, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
February 5, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$75K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adam Egypt Mortimer
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian DeLeeuw, Adam Egypt Mortimer
- Original Score
- Clark, Adam Egypt Mortimer
- Original Title
- Daniel Isn't Real
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $75K
- Production Studios
- SpectreVision
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adam Egypt Mortimer
Brian DeLeeuw, Adam Egypt Mortimer
Clark, Adam Egypt Mortimer
Lyle Vincent
Brett W. Bachman
Peter Wong, Elisa Lleras, Josh C. Waller, Elijah Wood, Emma Lee
Department Leadership Roster
Brian DeLeeuw
Screenplay
Adam Egypt Mortimer
Director
Adam Egypt Mortimer
Screenplay
Brett W. Bachman
Editor
Josh C. Waller
Producer
Elijah Wood
Producer
Lisa Whalen
Producer
Kaet McAnneny
Production Design
Begonia Berges
Costume Design
Daniel Noah
Producer
Lyle Vincent
Director of Photography
Jared Burke
Stunt Coordinator
Luke Lesko
Stunt Coordinator
George Loucas
Visual Effects Supervisor
Clark
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Daniel Isn't Real
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Daniel Isn't Real about?
A troubled college freshman resurrects his imaginary friend to help him cope with a violent trauma.
Who directed Daniel Isn't Real?
Daniel Isn't Real was directed by Adam Egypt Mortimer.
Who stars in Daniel Isn't Real?
The principal cast of Daniel Isn't Real includes Miles Robbins, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sasha Lane, Mary Stuart Masterson, Hannah Marks.
When was Daniel Isn't Real released and how long is it?
Daniel Isn't Real was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did Daniel Isn't Real make at the box office?
Daniel Isn't Real grossed $75K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Daniel Isn't Real?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Daniel Isn't Real was composed by Clark, Adam Egypt Mortimer.
Is Daniel Isn't Real based on a book or true story?
Daniel Isn't Real is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Brian DeLeeuw".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Daniel Isn't Real?
Daniel Isn't Real holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).