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I, Daniel Blake

Film · 2016

A 59-year-old carpenter recovering from a heart attack befriends a single mother and her two kids as they navigate the impersonal, Kafkaesque benefits system. With equal amounts of humour, warmth and despair, the journey is heartfelt and emotional until the end.

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01

The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Paul Lavertywriter
  2. Ken Loachdirector
  3. Jonathan Morriseditor
  4. Grégoire Sorlatexecutive producer
  5. Pascal Caucheteuxexecutive producer
  6. Vincent Maravalexecutive producer
  7. Robbie Ryancinematographer
  8. Kahleen Crawfordcasting director
  9. George Fentoncomposer
  10. Eimhear McMahonproducer
  11. Rebecca O'Brienproducer
  12. Philippe Logieproducer
  13. Linda Wilsonproduction designer
  14. Fergus Cleggproduction designer

On screen

  1. Dylan McKiernanlead actor
  2. Briana Shannlead actor
  3. Dave Johnslead actor
  4. Hayley Squireslead actor
  5. Amanda Paynesupporting actor
  6. Magpie Richenssupporting actor
  7. Chris McGladesupporting actor
  8. Kema Sikazwesupporting actor
  9. Sharon Percysupporting actor
  10. Kate Ruttersupporting actor
  11. Shaun Prendergastsupporting actor
  12. Brian Scurrguest actor
  13. Bryn Jonesguest actor
  14. Christine Woodguest actor
  15. Colin Coombsguest actor
  16. Gary Jacquesguest actor
  17. Helen Dixonguest actor
  18. Jackie Robinsonguest actor
  19. James Hepworthguest actor
  20. Jane Birchguest actor
  21. John Sumnerguest actor
  22. Julie Nicholsonguest actor
  23. Junior Atilassiguest actor
  24. Kathleen Germainguest actor
03

Across the whole team

6
  1. Sorry We Missed You2019 · FilmExceptional· 20 shared
  2. The Old Oak2023 · FilmExceptional· 16 shared
  3. Jimmy's Hall2014 · FilmExceptional· 11 shared
  4. The Angels' Share2012 · FilmExceptional· 10 shared
  5. Route Irish2011 · FilmExceptional· 9 shared
  6. Looking for Eric2009 · FilmExceptional· 8 shared
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From the people who made I, Daniel Blake

186
  1. Sweet Sixteen2002 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  2. Ae Fond Kiss...2004 · FilmExceptional· 6 shared
  3. Bread and Roses2000 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  4. My Name Is Joe1998 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  5. It's a Free World...2007 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
  6. Carla's Song1996 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  7. The Wind That Shakes the Barley2006 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
  8. Ladybird Ladybird1994 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  9. Raining Stones1993 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  10. Riff-Raff1991 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  11. Hidden Agenda1990 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  12. Land and Freedom1995 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  13. The Doom Generation1995 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  14. Yuli2018 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  15. September 112002 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  16. Kes1970 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  17. Even the Rain2011 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  18. Nowhere1997 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  19. The Olive Tree2016 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  20. Graduation2016 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  21. Beyond the Hills2012 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  22. The Red Turtle2016 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  23. Loveless2017 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  24. Of Gods and Men2010 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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  27. R.M.N.2022 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  28. Oh Mercy2019 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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  30. A Faithful Man2018 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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  32. Whatever Works2009 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  33. Dheepan2015 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  34. Jackie2016 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  35. Jeanne du Barry2023 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  36. Bastards2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  37. Cassandra's Dream2007 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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  40. Jimmy P.2013 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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  59. The Sweet Escape2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  61. The Mystery of the Yellow Room2003 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  62. Che: Part One2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  66. To Each His Own Cinema2007 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  67. The Dancer2016 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
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  126. In the Soup1992 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  127. High Spirits1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  128. The Madness of King George1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  129. The Lost Daughter2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  184. Sweet Home Alabama2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  185. Stars at Noon2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  186. The Duke2021 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
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Through the cast

8
  1. The MiniaturistHayley SquiresKahleen Crawford2017 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  2. In the EarthHayley Squires2021 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  3. LegendsHayley Squires2026 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  4. CollateralHayley Squires2018 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  5. Great ExpectationsHayley Squires2023 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  6. Adult MaterialHayley Squires2020 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  7. The Essex SerpentHayley Squires2022 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  8. The KeeperDave Johns2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared