Daniel Isn't Real

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Daniel Isn't Real

"The mind will do anything to avoid confronting just how alone it is in the universe."

2019

1h 41m

6.1(215 votes)

Horror

Mystery

Overview

A troubled college freshman resurrects his imaginary friend to help him cope with a violent trauma.

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Cast & Crew

17 members

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Miles Robbins

Luke Nightingale

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Patrick Schwarzenegger

Daniel

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Sasha Lane

Cassie

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Mary Stuart Masterson

Claire

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Chukwudi Iwuji

Dr. Cornelius Braun

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Hannah Marks

Sophie

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Chase Sui Wonders

Makayla

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Katie Chang

Barista

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Jamar Greene

Campus Security Guard

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Cara Ronzetti

Joelle

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Michael Cuomo

James

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Andrew Bridges

Richard

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Madeleine Mfuru

Cop

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Nathan Chandler Reid

Young Daniel

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Daniel Marconi

John Thigpen

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Rosanne Ma

Professor Abelard

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Lynn Marocola

FDNY Paramedic (uncredited)

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