FilmDonnie DarkodirectorRichard KellystarringMary McDonnellstarringMaggie GyllenhaalstarringBeth GrantstarringJena MalonestarringJames DuvalstarringHolmes OsbornestarringKatharine RossstarringNoah WylestarringDrew BarrymorestarringDaveigh ChasestarringJake GyllenhaalstarringPatrick SwayzestudioFlower Filmsrelease_date2001-10-26 00:00:00.0languageEnglishmusic_byMichael AndrewsauthorRichard KellybudgetUS$4.5 milliongross_revenueUS$4.1 millionsource_urlhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donnie_Darkowikipedia_paragraphDonnie Darko is a 2001 psychological thriller film written and directed by Richard Kelly, and starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, and Mary McDonnell. The film depicts the reality-bending venture of the eponymous character as he seeks the meaning and significance of his troubling end-of-the-world visions. The film was initially slated for a direct-to-video release before being picked up by Newmarket Films. Budgeted with US$4.5 million and filmed over the course of 28 days, the film missed breaking even, grossing just over $4.1 million worldwide. The film has since received favorable reviews from critics and developed a large cult following, resulting in the director's cut receiving a two-disc, special edition release in 2004.nameDonnie Darkowikipedia_inbound_page_count256editorSam BauereditorEric Strandduration113 minutesduration133 minutescinematographySteven B. PosterdistributorNewmarket FilmsproducerSean McKittrickproducerAdam FieldsproducerNancy Juvonenfollowed_byS. DarkoPRODUCT