I, Daniel Blake (2016): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
I, Daniel Blake is a 2016 drama directed by Ken Loach, starring Dave Johns, Hayley Squires and Briana Shann. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $15.7 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 5 nominations, including Outstanding British Film at the BAFTA 2017. Critics gave it 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Ken Loach
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sundance Selects
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is I, Daniel Blake About?
The premise of I, Daniel Blake without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After suffering a heart attack, Daniel Blake, a widowed carpenter, finds himself struggling to navigate the complexities of the welfare system. Determined to maintain his dignity and fight for his rights, he encounters obstacles and frustrations while seeking support. His experiences unexpectedly forge connections with others facing similar challenges, revealing the resilience of the human spirit and the power of community in the face of adversity.
I, Daniel Blake Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- bureaucracy
- united kingdom
- job centre
- financial trouble
- single mother
- psychological violence
- working class
- great britain
- carpenter
- 59 year old
- heart problems
- call waiting
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- heart condition
- welfare benefits
- widow
- depression
- public protest
- desperate
- counterfeit goods
- black market
- unpaid bill
- lack of money
- male female friendship
- executive decision
- health care professional
- health care industry
- healthcare
- social security administration
- newcastle upon tyne
- england
- eating from a can
- humiliation
- job application
- hunger
- cardiologist
- 2010s
- food bank
- unemployment
- employment agency
- poverty
- garbage
- graffiti
- death
- arrest
- prostitute
- escort service
- sex work
- sex worker
- ignorance
- self humiliation
I, Daniel Blake Cast
Dave Johns leads the cast, with Hayley Squires and Briana Shann. Directed by Ken Loach; 5 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ken Loach
Also Starring in I, Daniel Blake
· 1 moreI, Daniel Blake Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave I, Daniel Blake 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
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IMDb 7.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 92% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 85%
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Metacritic 78 Metascore
User score 7.9
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TMDB 77% User score
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Letterboxd 4.0 /5
519 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.8 /5
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I, Daniel Blake Plot Summary
What happens in I, Daniel Blake from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Widower Daniel Blake, portrayed by Dave Johns, is a 59-year-old carpenter living in Newcastle who has experienced a heart attack at work. Following his health setback, his cardiologist advises against returning to work, yet a work capability assessment surprisingly deems him fit, resulting in the denial of his employment and support allowance. The assessment is conducted by a non-medical professional, who merely collects answers without grasping their implications.
This disheartening situation illustrates how the Government’s employment and support services have outsourced their responsibilities to a private agency, stripping the process of essential human touch. Frustrations escalate when Daniel discovers that his doctor was never contacted regarding his work capability and that the application process for an appeal is daunting, especially since he lacks computer skills.
Full summary
The whole story of I, Daniel Blake, scene by scene
I, Daniel Blake Box Office
I, Daniel Blake grossed $15.7 million worldwide. $260,354 came from the US and Canada and $15.4 million (98%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$15.7M
- US & Canada
- $260.4K
- International
- $15.4M
I, Daniel Blake Awards & Nominations
I, Daniel Blake won 1 award from 5 nominations, including Outstanding British Film at the BAFTA 2017.
1 win5 nominations1 ceremony
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BAFTA 2017 1 win · 5 nominations- Won Outstanding British Film
- Nominated Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Hayley Squires
- Nominated Best Direction – Ken Loach
- Nominated Best Film
- Nominated Best Original Screenplay
I, Daniel Blake Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 2 trailers, 2 teasers and 2 clips.
- Trailer I, DANIEL BLAKE - Trailer
- Teaser I, DANIEL BLAKE - OFFICIAL UK 'QUOTES' SPOT [HD]
- Teaser I, DANIEL BLAKE - ON DVD & BLU-RAY NOW
- Clip I, Daniel Blake - Clip "Shoplifting'' I HD I IFC Films
How Well Do You Know I, Daniel Blake?
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 primary occupation of Daniel Blake before his health issues?
Cars in I, Daniel Blake
29 cars on screen, including the 1986 Ford Transit MkIII and the 2010 Vauxhall Astra MkV.
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2012 Audi A5 Sportback B8 Background role -
2010 BMW 5 F10 Background role
I, Daniel Blake Also Known As
32 alternative titles, including “나” and “다니엘 블레이크”.
- Also known as
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- 나
- 다니엘 블레이크
- Ich
- Moi
- Jeg
- Jag
- Io
- Yo
- Εγώ
- Ο Ντάνιελ Μπλέικ
- Eu
- Я
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- Деніел Блейк
- 我是布莱克
- Ja
- Én
- Аз
- Даниел Блейк
- Дэниел Блэйк
- Ben
- Já
- אני
- דניאל בלייק
- 我是布萊克
- Ја
- Данијел Блејк
- Minä
- 我，不低頭
- わたしは、ダニエル・ブレイク
- Jo
- Jaz
- ผม แดเนียล เบลก
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I, Daniel Blake FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of I, Daniel Blake, each answered in a sentence.
How long is I, Daniel Blake?
I, Daniel Blake runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was I, Daniel Blake released?
I, Daniel Blake was released on December 23, 2016.
Who directed I, Daniel Blake?
I, Daniel Blake was directed by Ken Loach.
More films by Ken Loach Who is in the cast of I, Daniel Blake?
I, Daniel Blake stars Dave Johns, Hayley Squires and Briana Shann, among 5 credited actors.
How much did I, Daniel Blake make at the box office?
I, Daniel Blake grossed $15.7 million worldwide ($260,354 domestic, $15.4 million international).
How is I, Daniel Blake rated?
I, Daniel Blake has 7.8/10 on IMDb, 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic and 77% on TMDB.
What awards did I, Daniel Blake win?
I, Daniel Blake won 1 award from 5 nominations, including Outstanding British Film at the BAFTA 2017.
Does I, Daniel Blake have a post-credit scene?
Yes. I, Daniel Blake has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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