I, Daniel Blake

Name: I, Daniel Blake
Genre: Drama
Released: 2016-10-21
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 7.7

2016 · Movie · R · 100 min · ★ 7.7 · 85% critics

Drama

A middle-aged carpenter who injures himself and needs state welfare struggles against a bureaucracy he can’t navigate. He then forms a bond with a single mother also fighting for support, as both try to protect their dignity while seeking stability in a hard system.

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Years: 2016
Release date: 2016-10-21
Language: English
Rated: R
Runtime: 100 min
Critic score: 85/100
TMDB rating: 7.7/10 (1,536 votes)

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If you want a hard-hitting, socially grounded story about welfare and dignity, you may like I, Daniel Blake; Not for you if you dislike emotionally difficult viewing or strong frustration with bureaucracy, similar to Sorry We Missed You or Looking for Eric.

Pros: Powerful realism; moving dignity; heartfelt solidarity | Cons: Hard to watch; bureaucracy stress; some dislike ending