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Drama Cannes 2016 · Palme d'Or Editor's Pick

I, Daniel Blake Review (2016) — 82% Celluloid Score

Directed by Ken Loach · 2016 ·

Short answer

Is I, Daniel Blake worth watching?

Yes. I, Daniel Blake (2016) earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

82%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

92% Editorial Rating
88% Audience snapshot · excluded
78 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9
7.8 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 40m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · MA15+ (Australia) · 12 (South Korea) · G (Japan)
Cast
Dave Johns , Hayley Squires , Briana Shann , Dylan McKiernan , Kate Rutter , Sharon Percy , Kema Sikazwe , Magpie Richens , Amanda Payne , Chris McGlade
Streaming
fuboTV, Paramount+, AMC+, Sundance Now
Language
English

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Where to watch

  • fuboTV
  • Paramount+
  • AMC+
  • Sundance Now

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home

Where to watch I, Daniel Blake by country

Country Streaming on
Japan Hulu, U-NEXT
South Korea Wavve, TVING
United States fuboTV, Paramount+, AMC+, Sundance Now

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (92/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (78/100).
  • Celluloid Score 82% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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    Is I, Daniel Blake worth watching?

    Yes — I, Daniel Blake earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    I, Daniel Blake — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2016. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is I, Daniel Blake about?

    A middle aged carpenter, who requires state welfare after injuring himself, is joined by a single mother in a similar scenario.

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    I, Daniel Blake: frequently asked questions

    Is I, Daniel Blake worth watching?

    Yes. I, Daniel Blake (2016) has a Celluloid Score of 82%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch I, Daniel Blake?

    In the United States, I, Daniel Blake streams on fuboTV, Paramount+, AMC+, Sundance Now with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home. Elsewhere: Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Wavve, TVING in South Korea. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is I, Daniel Blake?

    I, Daniel Blake runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

    What is I, Daniel Blake rated?

    I, Daniel Blake is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, MA15+ in Australia, 12 in South Korea and G in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in I, Daniel Blake?

    I, Daniel Blake is directed by Ken Loach and stars Dave Johns, Hayley Squires, Briana Shann, Dylan McKiernan, Kate Rutter.

    What is the Metascore for I, Daniel Blake?

    Metacritic's Metascore for I, Daniel Blake is 78 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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