Daniel’s Daughter (2008): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Daniel’s Daughter is a 2008 romantic drama starring Brendan Wall as Daniel Madighan, Laura Leighton and McKenzi Scott. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
English What Is Daniel’s Daughter About?
The premise of Daniel’s Daughter without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a woman learns that her father has passed away, she must confront the past (and the town) she left behind.
Daniel’s Daughter Themes & Keywords
· 45 tags- danny boy the song
- year 1982
- redhead girl
- irish family
- year 2008
- executive
- wedding plans
- estranged father daughter relationship
- older man younger woman relationship
- female executive
- male assistant
- abandoned by father
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- letter from father
- private jet
- return home
- childhood friend
- bar food
- family squabble
- black lingerie
- juggling
- massachusetts
- pizza
- sitting on the floor
- unappreciated housewife
- abandonment issues
- claddagh ring
- falling in love
- spreading ashes
- memorial service
- irish tenor
- duet
- clearing off a desk
- cancelling a wedding
- goodbye kiss
- heart's desire
- dog at work
- going after someone
- fiancee leaves fiance
- niece lives with her aunt and uncle
- distraction
- ritual
- father figure
- party
- dancing
- death of mother
Where to Watch Daniel’s Daughter
Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Daniel’s Daughter Cast & Characters
Brendan Wall leads the cast as Daniel Madighan, with Laura Leighton as Cate Madighan and McKenzi Scott as Marie Madighan.
- Brendan Wall as Daniel Madighan
- Laura Leighton as Cate Madighan
- McKenzi Scott as Marie Madighan
- Barry Flatman as Stewart Wallach
Also Starring in Daniel’s Daughter
· 12 more- Derek McGrath Jim Cavanaugh
- Martin Doyle Donahue
- Brandon Firla Jeffrey Lerner
- Sebastian Spence Conner Bailey
- Neill Fearnley Stan
- Brad Borbridge Craig Beamish
- Ruth Marshall Dr. Candice Kessler
- Dorly Jean-Louis Talisha
- Kelli Fox Fiona Finnigan Beamish
- London Angelis Seamus Beamish
- Shae Norris Young Cate
- Caprice Herjavec Young Fiona
Daniel’s Daughter Plot Summary
What happens in Daniel’s Daughter from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Starting in 1982 in New Kerry, Massachusetts, Cate Madighan (played by Laura Leighton) loses her mother, Marie Madighan (played by McKenzi Scott). Her father decides to send her to live with overseas relatives she has never met, promising to look for her one day and asking her to write in a journal every day. The separation plants a quiet distance, and the idea of being found becomes a recurring, hopeful thread through Cate’s life.
Full summary
The whole story of Daniel’s Daughter, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Daniel’s Daughter?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Daniel’s Daughter
1 car on screen: the Volvo 240.
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Volvo 240
Daniel’s Daughter Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Regreso a New Kerry” and “A Filha de Daniel”.
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- Regreso a New Kerry
- A Filha de Daniel
- Fica lui Daniel
- Le dernier souhait
- Дочь Дэниеля
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Daughter, Da and The Daughter.
Daniel’s Daughter FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Daniel’s Daughter, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Daniel’s Daughter?
Daniel’s Daughter runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Daniel’s Daughter released?
Daniel’s Daughter was released on January 12, 2008.
Who is in the cast of Daniel’s Daughter?
Daniel’s Daughter stars Brendan Wall as Daniel Madighan, Laura Leighton as Cate Madighan and McKenzi Scott as Marie Madighan, among 16 credited actors.
Where can I watch Daniel’s Daughter?
In the US, Daniel’s Daughter is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Fawesome and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does Daniel’s Daughter have a post-credit scene?
No. Daniel’s Daughter has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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