D.A.R.Y.L.
1985, English. Directed by Simon Wincer.
He can fly a jet, race a car and outsmart a computer. The government created him and now they want him destroyed.
Daryl is a normal 10-year-old boy in many ways. However, unbeknown to his foster parents and friends, Daryl is actually a government-created robot with superhuman reflexes and mental abilities. Even his name has a hidden meaning -- it's actually an acronym for Data Analyzing Robot Youth Life-form. When the organization that created him deems the "super soldier" experiment a failure and schedules Daryl to be disassembled, it is up to a few rogue scientists to help him escape.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 384 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch D.A.R.Y.L.
D.A.R.Y.L. isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Simon WincerDirector
- Barret OliverDaryl
- Mary Beth HurtJoyce Richardson
- Michael McKeanAndy Richardson
- Kathryn WalkerDr. Ellen Lamb
- Colleen CampElaine Fox
- Josef SommerDr. Jeffrey Stewart
- Steve RyanHowie Fox
- Ron FrazierGeneral Graycliffe
- David WohlMr. Nesbitt
- Danny CorkillTurtle
- Amy LinkerSherie Lee Fox
- Ed GradyMr. Bergen
Details
- Released
- 14 June 1985
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Jeffrey Ellis, David Ambrose, Allan Scott
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $7.8M
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D.A.R.Y.L.: quick answers
Is D.A.R.Y.L. worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 384 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is D.A.R.Y.L.?
D.A.R.Y.L. runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does D.A.R.Y.L. have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for D.A.R.Y.L.. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
D.A.R.Y.L. parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
D.A.R.Y.L. is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is D.A.R.Y.L. on?
D.A.R.Y.L. isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like D.A.R.Y.L.?
If you liked D.A.R.Y.L., try A-X-L, F.R.E.D.I., Spy Kids.
Who directed D.A.R.Y.L.?
D.A.R.Y.L. (1985) was directed by Simon Wincer and stars Barret Oliver, Mary Beth Hurt, Michael McKean.