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Where was Donnie Darko filmed?

2002 film, directed by Richard Kelly.

  • Long Beach

The story is set in Iowa, about 1,480 miles (2,382 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Iowa
Filmed in
Long Beach
Distance
About 1,480 miles (2,382 km) between Iowa and the nearest filming location.
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About Donnie Darko

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Released
2002
Director
Richard Kelly
Cast
Patrick SwayzeMary McDonnellJake GyllenhaalMaggie GyllenhaalKatharine RossJena MaloneBeth GrantNoah WyleHolmes OsborneDrew Barrymore
Genre
Comedy DramaFantasyScience FictionDramaHorror

On October 2, 1988 in a Virginia suburb, troubled teenager Donald "Donnie" Darko sleepwalks outside, led by a mysterious voice.

His older sister, Elizabeth, tells him the FAA investigators do not know its origin.

Donnie later starts dating Gretchen Ross, who has recently moved into town with her mother under a new identity to escape her violent stepfather.

Famous lines from Donnie Darko

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • I'm all ears!Donnie
  • Please, tell me.Donnie
  • What's a "fuck-ass"?Samantha
  • You're such a fuck-ass!Donnie
  • You can go suck a fuck!Elizabeth

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