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Darling (2016): Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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Darling is a 2016 horror thriller directed by Mickey Keating. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes and earned $10,585 worldwide. Critics gave it 60 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$10.6K
Metascore
60
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Darling (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 18m (78 min)
Director
Mickey Keating
Genres
Thriller , Horror
Original language
Marathi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Darling About?

The premise of Darling without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

A comedic thriller unfolds as Babli’s pursuit of love spirals into a hilarious mix-up. Three eager men find themselves competing for her affection, each believing she shares the same feelings. As misunderstandings mount and affections are mistaken, the situation escalates into a chaotic and entertaining predicament.

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Crew

The Director of Darling

Directed by Mickey Keating.

From the director

More from Mickey Keating

More films directed by Mickey Keating, best-rated first: Offseason, Psychopaths, Carnage Park and Invader.

Full filmography
Ratings

Darling Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Darling 60 on Metacritic.

Plot

Darling Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Darling from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The story unfolds over six distinct chapters centered around a woman named Darling, who is hired as the new caretaker of an aged New York City residence. Upon her arrival, her employer, Madame, issues a chilling warning: the previous caretaker committed suicide by jumping from the balcony. While exploring the home, Darling becomes obsessed with an inverted cross necklace found in a dresser and discovers a locked door at the end of a hallway, which Madame strictly forbids her from opening.

As Darling’s mental state begins to unravel, she experiences vivid hallucinatory visions and discovers a Latin proverb scrawled into a wooden panel on the balcony:

“Abyssus abyssum invocat”

Full summary

The whole story of Darling, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

Darling Box Office

Darling grossed $10,585 worldwide.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$10.6K

International
$10.6K
Videos

Darling Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Darling.

Darling - Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Darling?

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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What is the name of the woman hired as the new caretaker?

Details

Darling Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Дорогуша” and “달링: 저주의 시작”.

Also known as
  • Дорогуша
  • 달링: 저주의 시작
  • Ljubica
  • 亲爱的

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FAQ

Darling FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Darling, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Darling?

Darling runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

When was Darling released?

Darling was released on April 1, 2016.

Who directed Darling?

Darling was directed by Mickey Keating.

More films by Mickey Keating

How much did Darling make at the box office?

Darling grossed $10,585 worldwide.

How is Darling rated?

Darling has 60 on Metacritic, 55% on TMDB, 2.9/5 on Letterboxd and 3.0/5 on Movie Insider.

Does Darling have a post-credit scene?

No. Darling has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Darling in?

The original language of Darling is Marathi.

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