Donnie Darko 2001

Overview

Donnie Darko is a 2001 American science fiction psychological thriller film that serves as the directorial debut for writer and director Richard Kelly. The film is categorized within the fantasy, drama, and mystery genres and has a runtime of one hour and fifty-four minutes. The plot centers on a troubled teenager who narrowly escapes a bizarre accident. Following this event, he is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him into committing a series of crimes. The narrative is noted for its complexity, as the plot coils back on itself in a way that invites viewers to solve the story rather than simply experience it. The film features a countdown premise, noting that the world will end in twenty-eight days, six hours, forty-two minutes, and twelve seconds. It received an R rating and was released in the United States on October 26, 2001. The production was also handled by a team of producers as part of its initial release.