Danny Collins

A gentle, sentimental redemption story that coasts on charm and a late-career star turn, easy to watch and quietly moving.

Directed by

Dan Fogelman

Genres

Music, Comedy, Drama

Starring

Al Pacino, Annette Bening, Christopher Plummer

Tagline

A letter from John Lennon changed his life

Overview

An ageing hard-living 1970s rock star decides to change his life when he discovers a 40-year-old undelivered letter written to him by John Lennon.

How it feels

Warm, earnest, melancholic and light. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Family, redemption, parenthood, aging

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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