Danny Collins

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Danny Collins

R

2015

1h 46m

Comedy

Drama

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An aging rocker (Al Pacino) decides to change the course of his life after receiving a long-undelivered letter from the late John Lennon.

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Critics Consensus

Thanks to Al Pacino's stirring central performance - and excellent work from an esteemed supporting cast -- Danny Collins manages to overcome its more predictable and heavy-handed moments to deliver a heartfelt tale of redemption.

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Jonathan Romney

Observer (UK)

May 31, 2015

3/5

Pacino's buoyant self-mockery goes a long way towards redeeming the actor, who's on genial and winning form.

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

May 29, 2015

3/5

We sense an actor rediscovering the less frenzied energies that complemented his relatively rare furies when a young man.

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Steve Rose

Guardian

May 29, 2015

2/5

Pacino is good company, keeping his more mannered Pacinoisms in check, but none of it feels like a stretch for him.

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Dec 19, 2025

4/5

A decade later, Danny Collins endures as Al Pacino leads a strong ensemble through a heartfelt tale of redemption underscored by John Lennon’s music.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Apr 7, 2024

4/5

The balance of charm and poignant dramatic focus will completely catch you off guard.

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

Aug 19, 2023

... a familiar redemption story with the novelty of making the redemptive figure a folk-rock sell-out and the even greater novelty of casting Al Pacino in the role.

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Richard F

@RT37046366 Mar 9, 2026

Great, understated role for Pacino to roll with. At times you get the feeling that you are watching him portray his real life. The supporting cast is superb adding context and emotion to the scenes.

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Michael M.

@CaptBones Dec 17, 2025

Al Pacino at his gritty best, albeit some storyline flaws, holds our attention. Annette Bening’s character steps out of the “adoring fan” stereotype sticking to her guns: “dinner with Danny?” No! No! No!

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Daniel S

@RT37151421 Dec 4, 2025

I honestly did not expect this movie to hit the way it did. After a streak of pretty mediocre films from Pacino, I almost skipped it completely. But the plot sounded just interesting enough to give it a chance, and that decision paid off big time. This turns out to be one of his strongest performances in years. Danny Collins is a burned-out, over-the-top rock star who has spent decades drowning in fame, excess, and bad choices. Then one unexpected event forces him to actually stop and look at the mess he’s made of his life. Instead of doubling down, he chooses to change. That decision sends him on an emotional journey to fix broken relationships and become a better person. It is not perfect, it is not easy, and that is exactly why it feels real. The movie pulls you in from the very beginning and holds your attention all the way to the credits. It is honest, funny in places, and surprisingly touching.

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Rebecca G

@RT86248482 Jan 11, 2025

Nice movie, felt like the end was a bit rushed though.

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Juan R

@RT32420764 Aug 8, 2024

This is a nice and sweet story well conducted and well acted. One of the best performances of Al Pacino.

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Mike C

@Mcianci Aug 15, 2023

I am always curious to see how Pacino delivers in a role that was really not intended for a man of his acting stature. This flick is enjoyable but nothing to ogle over....decent background kind of flick and apparently Pacino used to sing a Ryan Adams tune non-stop on the set.

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Synopsis

An aging rocker (Al Pacino) decides to change the course of his life after receiving a long-undelivered letter from the late John Lennon.

Director: Dan Fogelman
Producer: Jessie Nelson, Nimitt Mankad
Screenwriter: Dan Fogelman
Distributor: Bleecker Street
Production Co: Big Indie Pictures, ShivHans Pictures
Rating: R (Language|Drug Use|Some Nudity)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 20, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 5, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $5.5M
Runtime: 1h 46m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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