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Donnie Darko (2001)

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Donnie Darko
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Drama
Documentary
Fantasy
Mystery
Sci-Fi
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After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a man in a large rabbit suit who manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.

Release Date
October 26, 2001
Director
Richard Kelly
Cast
Jake Gyllenhaal , Holmes Osborne , Maggie Gyllenhaal , Daveigh Chase , Mary McDonnell , James Duval
Runtime
113
Main Genre
Drama
Writers
Richard Kelly
Studio
Newmarket Films

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