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The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2006): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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The Devil and Daniel Johnston is a 2006 biographical documentary directed by Jeff Feuerzeig, starring Daniel Johnston, Bill Johnston and Mabel Johnston. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $432,339 worldwide. Critics gave it 77 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$432.3K
Metascore
77
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The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 50m (110 min)
Director
Jeff Feuerzeig
Original language
English
After the credits
Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story

What Is The Devil and Daniel Johnston About?

The premise of The Devil and Daniel Johnston without spoilers.

This documentary explores the life and career of musician Daniel Johnston, a profoundly gifted songwriter who battled mental illness. Through a collection of home recordings, vintage performances, and interviews, filmmaker Jeff Feuerzeig paints a complex portrait of Johnston’s creative process and the personal struggles that defined his journey as an artist. The film reveals both the extraordinary highs and the heartbreaking lows of a unique and influential talent.

The Devil and Daniel Johnston Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • independent music
  • indie music
  • biographical documentary
  • music documentary
  • austin texas
  • savant
  • idiot savant
  • musical savant
  • reference to the beatles
  • new york city
  • manhattan new york city
  • psychiatric hospital
+38 more
  • west virginia
  • texas
  • amateur filmmaking
  • folk art
  • songwriter
  • singer
  • retrospective
  • video camera
  • tape recorder
  • synthesizer
  • super 8mm
  • story
  • religiosity
  • photograph
  • performance
  • notebook
  • microphone
  • medication
  • mcdonald's restaurant
  • interview
  • garage
  • concert footage
  • comic book
  • church
  • carnival
  • audio cassette
  • attack
  • art
  • archive footage
  • amateur footage
  • airplane
  • bipolar disorder
  • world trade center manhattan new york city
  • statue of liberty new york city
  • religion
  • musician
  • music industry
  • mother son relationship
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Cast & crew

The Devil and Daniel Johnston Cast

Daniel Johnston leads the cast, with Bill Johnston and Mabel Johnston. Directed by Jeff Feuerzeig.

From the director

More from Jeff Feuerzeig

More films directed by Jeff Feuerzeig, best-rated first: Author: The JT LeRoy Story, The Real Rocky and Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Devil and Daniel Johnston Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Devil and Daniel Johnston 77 on Metacritic.

Box office

The Devil and Daniel Johnston Box Office

The Devil and Daniel Johnston grossed $432,339 worldwide. $334,450 came from the US and Canada and $97,889 (23%) from the rest of the world.

2006 box office

Worldwide gross

$432.3K

US & Canada
$334.5K
International
$97.9K
US & Canada 77% Rest of the world 23%
Videos

The Devil and Daniel Johnston Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Devil and Daniel Johnston.

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Details

The Devil and Daniel Johnston Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “Loucuras de um Gênio” and “Paholainen ja Daniel Johnston”.

Also known as
  • Loucuras de um Gênio
  • Paholainen ja Daniel Johnston
  • O Diavolos kai o Daniel Johnston
  • Daniel Johnston találkozása az ördöggel
  • 悪魔とダニエル・ジョンストン
  • El Diablo y Daniel Johnston
  • Diabel i Daniel Johnston
  • Loucuras de Um Génio
  • Дьявол и Дэниэл Джонстон
  • 丹尼爾約翰斯頓:魔鬼詩篇
  • השטן ודניאל ג'ונסטון
  • 악마와 대니얼 존스턴
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  • 魔鬼诗篇

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FAQ

The Devil and Daniel Johnston FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Devil and Daniel Johnston, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Devil and Daniel Johnston?

The Devil and Daniel Johnston runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

When was The Devil and Daniel Johnston released?

The Devil and Daniel Johnston was released on March 31, 2006.

Who directed The Devil and Daniel Johnston?

The Devil and Daniel Johnston was directed by Jeff Feuerzeig.

More films by Jeff Feuerzeig

Who is in the cast of The Devil and Daniel Johnston?

The Devil and Daniel Johnston stars Daniel Johnston, Bill Johnston and Mabel Johnston.

How much did The Devil and Daniel Johnston make at the box office?

The Devil and Daniel Johnston grossed $432,339 worldwide ($334,450 domestic, $97,889 international).

How is The Devil and Daniel Johnston rated?

The Devil and Daniel Johnston has 77 on Metacritic and 77% on TMDB.

Does The Devil and Daniel Johnston have a post-credit scene?

Yes. The Devil and Daniel Johnston has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.

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