D.A.R.Y.L.
"He can fly a jet, race a car and outsmart a computer. The government created him and now they want him destroyed."
Originally released in 1985. D.A.R.Y.L. is a family/science fiction film. directed by Simon Wincer.
Starring Barret Oliver, Mary Beth Hurt, and Michael McKean
Synopsis
Daryl is a normal 10-year-old boy in many ways. However, unbeknown to his foster parents and friends, Daryl is actually a government-created robot with superhuman reflexes and mental abilities. Even his name has a hidden meaning -- it's actually an acronym for Data Analyzing Robot Youth Life-form. When the organization that created him deems the "super soldier" experiment a failure and schedules Daryl to be disassembled, it is up to a few rogue scientists to help him escape.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 14, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (350 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$7.8M
0.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $7,840,873
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- World Film Services
Frequently Asked Questions
What is D.A.R.Y.L. about?
Daryl is a normal 10-year-old boy in many ways. However, unbeknown to his foster parents and friends, Daryl is actually a government-created robot with superhuman reflexes and mental abilities. Eve...
Who directed D.A.R.Y.L.?
D.A.R.Y.L. was directed by Simon Wincer.
How long is D.A.R.Y.L.?
D.A.R.Y.L. has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was D.A.R.Y.L. released?
D.A.R.Y.L. was released on June 14, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in D.A.R.Y.L.?
The main cast of D.A.R.Y.L. includes Barret Oliver, Mary Beth Hurt, Michael McKean, Kathryn Walker, Colleen Camp.
Is D.A.R.Y.L. worth watching?
D.A.R.Y.L. has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 350 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.