Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- heartfelt
- witty
- nostalgic
- feel good movie night
- music themed evening
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film heartfelt and effective largely because of Al Pacino's stirring performance and its strong supporting cast, while acknowledging predictable, heavy-handed storytelling.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Danny's discovery of the undelivered Lennon letter prompts him to abandon complacency and repair damaged family relationships.
John Lennon's forty-year-old letter is the concrete event that redirects Danny's life.
Danny's rock-star lifestyle conflicts with his desire to reconnect with family and pursue Mary.
Danny's identity as a touring rocker and the film's concert setting frame his public persona against his private transformation.
Films like Danny Collins, and why
Crazy Heart
heartfelt redemption drama centered on an aging musician and renewed family connections
The Last Five Years
music-driven drama balancing romantic warmth, personal regret, and a late-life second chance
Enough Said
adult relationship drama with comedy, emotional reconciliation, and an unconventional romantic lead
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
warmly comic drama about reinvention, family, and finding purpose later in life
Movie Details
- Director
- Dan Fogelman
- Release Date
- 2015-03-19
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (597)
Cast
- Al Pacino
- Annette Bening
- Christopher Plummer
- Jennifer Garner
- Bobby Cannavale
- Nick Offerman
- Josh Peck
- Katarina Čas
- Giselle Eisenberg
- Melissa Benoist
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Danny Collins about?
- An aging rock star uses a long-lost letter from John Lennon as the impetus to trade celebrity excess for family, love, and redemption.
- What is Danny Collins like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Danny Collins as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Danny Collins violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Danny Collins.
- What did critics think of Danny Collins?
- Critics broadly found the film heartfelt and effective largely because of Al Pacino's stirring performance and its strong supporting cast, while acknowledging predictable, heavy-handed storytelling.
- Which films are like Danny Collins?
- Films with a similar feel include Crazy Heart, The Last Five Years, Enough Said, and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.
- How long is Danny Collins?
- Danny Collins runs 107 minutes.
- Where can I watch Danny Collins?
- In United States, Danny Collins streams on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
