I, Daniel Blake

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐ŸŸก 45/100
Total warning time: 42s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸข 10/100 (7s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 10/100 [00:45:23 - 00:45:30] Brief discussion about sexual health.
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸข 20/100 (15s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [01:12:45 - 01:13:00] Character smokes a cigarette.
Violence: ๐ŸŸก 30/100 (14s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [00:30:12 - 00:30:20] Character expresses frustration by hitting a wall.
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [01:05:34 - 01:05:40] Brief verbal altercation between characters.
Strong Language: ๐ŸŸก 60/100 (6s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [00:15:50 - 00:15:52] Use of the word 'bloody'.
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [00:40:30 - 00:40:32] Use of the word 'bugger'.
  • ๐ŸŸก 50/100 [01:20:15 - 01:20:17] Use of the word 'bastard'.
I, Daniel Blake
Year: 2016
Certificate: UA
Runtime: 100 min
Genre: Drama
IMDB: 7.9
Meta Score: 78
Votes: 53818
Gross: 258,168
Director: Ken Loach
Stars: Laura Obiols, Dave Johns, Hayley Squires, Sharon Percy
Overview: After having suffered a heart-attack, a 59-year-old carpenter must fight the bureaucratic forces of the system in order to receive Employment and Support Allowance.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of 'I, Daniel Blake'?
A: 'I, Daniel Blake' is a 2016 British drama film directed by Ken Loach. The film follows Daniel Blake, a 59-year-old carpenter who must rely on welfare after a heart attack leaves him unable to work. Despite his doctor's advice, the authorities declare him fit for work, leading him into a bureaucratic nightmare. Along the way, he befriends a single mother, Katie, and her two children, who are also struggling with the system.
Q: Who are the main actors in 'I, Daniel Blake'?
A: The main actors in 'I, Daniel Blake' include Dave Johns as Daniel Blake, Hayley Squires as Katie Morgan, and Sharon Percy as Ann. Laura Obiols also appears in the film in a supporting role.
Q: What awards did 'I, Daniel Blake' win?
A: 'I, Daniel Blake' won the Palme d'Or at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, the highest prize awarded at the festival. The film also received the Best British Film award at the 2017 BAFTA Awards.
Q: What is the significance of the title 'I, Daniel Blake'?
A: The title 'I, Daniel Blake' signifies the protagonist's assertion of his identity and dignity in the face of an impersonal and bureaucratic welfare system. The phrase is used in a powerful scene where Daniel writes his name on a wall to declare his existence and humanity.
Q: Is 'I, Daniel Blake' based on a true story?
A: While 'I, Daniel Blake' is not based on a specific true story, it is inspired by real-life experiences of people navigating the UK welfare system. Director Ken Loach and screenwriter Paul Laverty conducted extensive research, including interviews with individuals who had faced similar struggles, to ensure the film's authenticity.