Danny Collins Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: May. 11, 2015

Danny Collins

Release Date: Friday, March 20, 2015 Limited

Director: Dan Fogelman

Starring: Al Pacino • Melissa Benoist • Jennifer Garner • Josh Peck • Bobby Cannavale

R Family 1 hr, 43 m

3.82 / 5.0

37% WILL SEE 63% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Inspired by a true story, Al Pacino stars as aging 1970s rocker Danny Collins, who can't give up his hard-living ways. But when his manager (Christopher Plummer) uncovers a 40 year-old undelivered letter written to him by John Lennon, he decides to change course and embarks on a heartfelt journey to rediscover his family, find true love and begin a second act.

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Who stars in Danny Collins – Cast List

Al Pacino
... Danny Collins

Dead Man's Wire, The Ritual
M
Melissa Benoist
... Jamie

Whiplash, Sun Dogs
Jennifer Garner
... Samantha Leigh Donnelly

Deadpool & Wolverine, Juno
J
Josh Peck
Ice Age: Continental Drift, Summer Camp
B
Bobby Cannavale
... Tom Donnelly

Trap House, Blue Moon
Christopher Plummer
... Frank Grubman

Up, Knives Out
Annette Bening
... Mary Sinclair

The Bride!, The Report
A
Aarti Mann
... Nurse Nikita

Who is making Danny Collins – Crew List

A look at Danny Collins behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Dan Fogelman last helmed Life Itself and Imagine. The film's writer Dan Fogelman last penned Life Itself and Last Vegas.

Director: Dan Fogelman
Screenwriter: Dan Fogelman

Studio: RADiUS-TWC
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Danny Collins

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jan 2015

Completed

Changed Danny Collins movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language, drug use and some nudity
Runtime: 1 hr, 43 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Danny Collins Trailers and Clips

Danny Collins

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Danny Collins Release Date: When was the film released?

Danny Collins was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, March 20 , 2015. There were five other movies released on the same date, including The Divergent Series: Insurgent, The Gunman and Tracers. As a limited release, Danny Collins was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.