Bringemovies
← Browse Movies
Daniel Isn't Real
TITLE DETAILS

Daniel Isn't Real

2019-12-06 · 100 min · ★ 6.1

Horror · Mystery

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

Open detail page

Trailers are previews, not full movies.

No authorized playback source configured. Use the legal watch options below.

Production details

Directors
Adam Egypt Mortimer
Production companies
SpectreVision
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 75,407

Top Cast

Miles RobbinsMiles RobbinsLuke Nightingale
Patrick SchwarzeneggerPatrick SchwarzeneggerDaniel
Sasha LaneSasha LaneCassie
Mary Stuart MastersonMary Stuart MastersonClaire
Hannah MarksHannah MarksSophie
Chukwudi IwujiChukwudi IwujiDr. Cornelius Braun
Peter McRobbiePeter McRobbiePercy Thigpen
Chase Sui WondersChase Sui WondersMakayla
Katie ChangKatie ChangBarista
Michael CuomoMichael CuomoJames
Jamar GreeneJamar GreeneCampus Security Guard
Cara RonzettiCara RonzettiJoelle
Andrew BridgesAndrew BridgesRichard
Madeleine MfuruCop
Nathan Chandler ReidNathan Chandler ReidYoung Daniel
Daniel MarconiDaniel MarconiJohn Thigpen
Rosanne MaProfessor Abelard
Lynn MarocolaFDNY Paramedic (uncredited)
Griffin Robert FaulknerGriffin Robert FaulknerYoung Luke
Andrew AyalaAndrew AyalaWaterfront Security Guard

Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.

Where to watch

Availability provided by JustWatch via TMDb. Offers can change. Provider links are listed on TMDb; full playback requires a separately authorized source.

Streaming

Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Rental

Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

Purchase

Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

Free

Kanopy, Hoopla

With ads

The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV

View authorized watch options on TMDb

Recommendations

Hide and Seek
★ 6.3
Hide and Seek2005Horror · Mystery

David Callaway tries to piece together his life in the wake of his wife's suicide and has been left to raise his nine-year-old daughter, Emily on his own. David is at first amused to discover that Emily has created an imaginary friend named 'Charlie', but it isn't long before 'Charlie' develops a sinister and violent side, and as David struggles with his daughter's growing emotional problems, he comes to the frightening realisation that 'Charlie' isn't just a figment of Emily's imagination.

Maniac
★ 6.0
Maniac2012Horror

As he helps a young artist with her upcoming exhibition, the owner of a mannequin shop's deadly, suppressed desires come to the surface.

Smile
★ 6.7
Smile2022Horror · Mystery

After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can't explain.

Dressed to Kill
★ 6.9
Dressed to Kill1980Horror · Mystery

After witnessing a mysterious woman brutally slay a homemaker, prostitute Liz Blake finds herself trapped in a dangerous situation. While the police thinks she is the murderer, the real killer is intent on silencing her only witness.

Eli
★ 6.0
Eli2019Horror

A boy named Eli with a rare autoimmune disorder is confined to a special experimental clinic for his treatment. He soon begins experiencing supernatural forces, turning the supposedly safe facility into a haunted prison for him and his fellow patients.

Look Away
★ 6.6
Look Away2018Horror

A timid and socially alienated 17-year-old high school student's life is turned upside down when she switches places with her sinister mirror image.

Lights Out
★ 6.4
Lights Out2016Horror · Mystery

Rebecca must unlock the terror behind her little brother's experiences that once tested her sanity, bringing her face to face with a supernatural spirit attached to their mother.

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
★ 6.7
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors1987Horror

A psychiatrist, familiar with the knife-wielding dream demon Freddy Krueger, helps teens at a mental hospital battle the killer who is invading their dreams.

Enemy
★ 6.8
Enemy2014Mystery

A mild-mannered college professor discovers a look-alike actor and delves into the other man's private affairs.

The Dogs
★ 6.4
The Dogs2025Horror · Mystery

After fleeing his psychotic father, a young teen and his mom seek refuge in a remote farmhouse, only to face a pack of ferocious dogs and the sinister spirits that haunt the property.

It Feeds
★ 6.7
It Feeds2025Horror

A clairvoyant therapist confronts her own personal demons while trying to save a young girl who believes a malevolent entity is feeding on her.

Never Let Go
★ 6.1
Never Let Go2024Horror

As an evil takes over the world beyond their front doorstep, the only protection for a mother and her twin sons is their house and their family’s protective bond.

Come Play
★ 6.4
Come Play2020Horror · Mystery

Oliver, a lonely autistic boy, seeks solace and refuge in his ever-present cell phone and tablet. When a mysterious creature uses the boy's devices against him, his parents must fight to save their son from the monster beyond the screen.

Insidious
★ 7.0
Insidious2011Horror

A family discovers that dark spirits have invaded their home after their son inexplicably falls into an endless sleep. When they reach out to a professional for help, they learn things are a lot more personal than they thought.

The Watchers
★ 6.3
The Watchers2024Horror · Mystery

A young artist gets stranded in an extensive, immaculate forest in western Ireland, where, after finding shelter, she becomes trapped alongside three strangers, stalked by mysterious creatures each night.

Mirrors
★ 6.3
Mirrors2008Horror · Mystery

An ex-cop and his family are the target of an evil force that is using mirrors as a gateway into their home.

Smile 2
★ 6.6
Smile 22024Horror · Mystery

About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her dark past to regain control of her life before it spirals out of control.

The Entity
★ 6.8
The Entity1982Horror · Mystery

A single mom is raped by an invisible force. Her psychiatrist believes the experience stems from childhood trauma, while she knows something supernatural is at play.

Polaroid
★ 6.0
Polaroid2019Horror · Mystery

High school loner Bird Fitcher has no idea what dark secrets are tied to the mysterious Polaroid vintage camera she stumbles upon, but it doesn't take long to discover that those who have their picture taken meet a tragic end. Bird and her friends must survive one more night as they race to solve the mystery of the haunted Polaroid before it kills them all.

The Brood
★ 6.7
The Brood1979Horror

A man tries to uncover an unconventional psychologist's therapy techniques on his institutionalised wife, amidst a series of brutal murders.

Similar titles

The Thing
★ 8.1
The Thing1982Horror · Mystery

A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.

The Third Man
★ 7.9
The Third Man1949Mystery

In postwar Vienna, Austria, Holly Martins, a writer of pulp Westerns, arrives penniless as a guest of his childhood chum Harry Lime, only to learn he has died. Martins develops a conspiracy theory after learning of a "third man" present at the time of Harry's death, running into interference from British officer Major Calloway, and falling head-over-heels for Harry's grief-stricken lover, Anna.

November
★ 4.9
November2004Mystery

Sophie Jacobs is going through the most difficult time of her life. Now, she just has to find out if it's real.

Goodnight Cinderella
★ 4.7
Goodnight Cinderella2014Horror

Cinderella escapes at midnight, leaving behind one of her glass slippers. In the days that follow, the gay prince can't give up the idea of completing the pair.

The Never Ending Lightning
Not rated
The Never Ending LightningHorror

Miguel comes back to his country home with his wife after running away from the war, however, the memories of the conflict and his remorse for deserting and abandoning his friends haunts him persistently, avoiding him from distinguishing what is real and what not. While Miguel tries to ignore his trauma, his wife fights for bringing him back to reality.

Bunny Lake Is Missing
★ 7.3
Bunny Lake Is Missing1965Mystery

A woman reports that her young daughter is missing, but there seems to be no evidence that she ever existed.

Zodiac
★ 7.5
Zodiac2007Mystery

Police conduct a manhunt for the Zodiac Killer, a serial killer who terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area during the late 1960s and early 1970s, taunting police with letters, bloodstained clothing, and ciphers mailed to newspapers.

The Grudge
★ 5.9
The Grudge2004Horror · Mystery

An American nurse living and working in Tokyo is exposed to a mysterious supernatural curse, one that locks a person in a powerful rage before claiming their life and spreading to another victim.

The Grudge 2
★ 5.6
The Grudge 22006Horror

A young woman encounters a malevolent supernatural force while searching for her missing sister in Tokyo, a mean high school prank goes horribly wrong, and strange things begin happening in a Chicago apartment building.

Gappa, the Triphibian Monster
★ 5.6
Gappa, the Triphibian Monster1967Horror

An expedition in the South Pacific lands on a tropical island where the natives worship the mysterious deity Gappa. An earthquake opens up an underground cavern and a baby reptile is discovered inside. The natives warn the foreigners to leave the hatching alone, but they don't listen and take it back to a zoo in Japan. Soon after, moma and papa Gappa start smashing Tokyo looking for their kidnapped child.

Brake-Through
★ 5.0
Brake-Through2026Horror

A young girl tries to overcome her fear of driving following a traumatic car accident.

In the Mouth of Madness
★ 7.2
In the Mouth of Madness1995Horror · Mystery

An insurance investigator visits a small town while looking into the strange disappearance of a popular horror novelist. He soon finds that the impact of the author’s books is far more than inspirational.

Dark City
★ 7.3
Dark City1998Mystery

A man struggles with memories of his past, including a wife he cannot remember, in a nightmarish world with no sun and run by beings with telekinetic powers who seek the souls of humans.

88 Minutes
★ 5.8
88 Minutes2007Mystery

Famed forensic psychiatrist Dr. Jack Gramm enjoys a reputation as one of the most sought-after profilers around. His expert testimony has resulted in the conviction of many criminals, including serial killer Jon Forster. On the eve of Forster's execution, one of Gramm's students is murdered in a vicious copycat crime, and Gramm himself receives an ominous message informing him that he has less than 90 minutes to live.

The Trial
★ 7.4
The Trial1962Mystery

Arrested for an unnamed crime, Josef K. is trapped in a surreal bureaucratic maze where justice is unknowable and guilt is assumed.

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
★ 6.4
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein1994Horror

Victor Frankenstein is a promising young doctor who, devastated by the death of his mother during childbirth, becomes obsessed with bringing the dead back to life. His experiments lead to the creation of a monster, which Frankenstein has put together with the remains of corpses. It's not long before Frankenstein regrets his actions.

Flesh for Frankenstein
★ 5.8
Flesh for Frankenstein1973Horror

Baron Frankenstein creates two "zombies" - one male, one female - planning to mate them in order to create a master race.

Twin
★ 4.4
Twin2026Horror

Fresh out of prison for murder, a ruthless woman schemes to replace her twin sister and claim her flawless life by any means necessary.

The Dunes
★ 6.2
The Dunes2019Mystery

When a domestic counselor's ex-wife attempts to move to the other side of the country with their son and new boyfriend, he decides to do whatever is necessary to keep it from happening.

Rock 'n' Roll Frankenstein
★ 4.5
Rock 'n' Roll Frankenstein1999Horror

The movie follows Bernie, a record producer who persuades his nephew Frankie to create a new rock star that will help Bernie overcome his work related ennui. Iggy, the burnt out roadie pillages the graves of various celebrities such as Buddy Holly, Jimi Hendrix, and Sid Vicious, using the head of Elvis Presley to top things off. All goes according to plan until a mishap leads Iggy to steal Liberace's private parts instead of those of Jim Morrison. The monster is brought to life and is on the road to rock 'n' roll success when the Liberace side of the monster begins to assert itself, with tragic results. The result: a monster (Guggenheim) with the sex drive of a macho rock star and the sexual orientation of Liberace.

Your favorites

Recently viewed

Watch

Choose an authorized server.

Full video from an operator-configured authorized source. Official trailers use a separate player. If a server fails, retry or select another authorized server.

Legal watch options

Official trailer

Trailer preview only. Press Play to start.

Privacy choices

Favorites stay in your browser. Movie images load from TMDb. YouTube trailers contact YouTube only after you allow external media and choose a trailer. Advertising consent, if ads are enabled, is managed separately by the operator’s certified CMP.

Privacy policy

After allowing external media, choose the trailer button to load its player.