Drew Barrymore Backed Donnie Darko Before Its Cast Came Together
Explore Jake Gyllenhaal’s casting, the ensemble’s memories and Donnie Darko’s 25th-anniversary return to U.S. theaters.
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Donnie Darko
A teenager survives a strange accident and begins seeing a mysterious figure in a rabbit costume.
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Richard Kelly wrote and directed this 2001 film starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone and Drew Barrymore. The original film is currently available in the United States on Hulu and free with ads on Tubi. A separate 25th-anniversary cinema event runs October 2–4, 2026, with dates varying by theater. The artwork shown is from that anniversary reissue, not a new film.
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