Daniel Isn't Real
2019, English. Directed by Adam Egypt Mortimer.
The mind will do anything to avoid confronting just how alone it is in the universe.
A troubled college freshman resurrects his imaginary friend to help him cope with a violent trauma.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 260 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Daniel Isn't Real
Daniel Isn't Real is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Adam Egypt MortimerDirector
- Miles RobbinsLuke Nightingale
- Patrick SchwarzeneggerDaniel
- Sasha LaneCassie
- Mary Stuart MastersonClaire
- Hannah MarksSophie
- Chukwudi IwujiDr. Cornelius Braun
- Peter McRobbiePercy Thigpen
- Chase Sui WondersMakayla
- Katie ChangBarista
- Michael CuomoJames
- Jamar GreeneCampus Security Guard
- Cara RonzettiJoelle
Details
- Released
- 6 December 2019
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Brian DeLeeuw, Adam Egypt Mortimer
- Box office
- $75K
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What Daniel Isn't Real is based on
Daniel Isn't Real is based on In This Way I was Saved (2009) by Brian DeLeeuw, published by Simon & Schuster.
2009
In This Way I was Saved
By Brian DeLeeuw
Published by Simon & Schuster
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Daniel Isn't Real: quick answers
Is Daniel Isn't Real worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 260 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Daniel Isn't Real?
Daniel Isn't Real runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Daniel Isn't Real have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Daniel Isn't Real. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Daniel Isn't Real parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Daniel Isn't Real is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Daniel Isn't Real on?
Daniel Isn't Real is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Daniel Isn't Real?
If you liked Daniel Isn't Real, try Hide and Seek, Smile, Dressed to Kill.
Who directed Daniel Isn't Real?
Daniel Isn't Real (2019) was directed by Adam Egypt Mortimer and stars Miles Robbins, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sasha Lane.
What is Daniel Isn't Real based on?
Daniel Isn't Real is based on In This Way I was Saved (2009) by Brian DeLeeuw, published by Simon & Schuster.