Movie

I, Daniel Blake

“My name is Daniel Blake. I am a man, not a dog.”

★ 7.7(1,538)20161h 40m

I, Daniel Blake is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD, Orange VOD, YouTube, Sooner, Amazon Video, Pathé Home, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max, ARTE Boutique and Rakuten TV in France. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 June 2026.

Good to know

Director: Ken Loach
Release date: 2016-10-21
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Box office: $15,793,051
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Sixteen Films

I, Daniel Blake — trailer

About I, Daniel Blake

I, Daniel Blake is a 2016 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Ken Loach, starring Dave Johns, Hayley Squires and Briana Shann. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 1,538 viewers. Below you can see where to watch I, Daniel Blake in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A middle aged carpenter, who requires state welfare after injuring himself, is joined by a single mother in a similar scenario.

Cast

Dave Johns

Dan

Hayley Squires

Katie

Briana Shann

Daisy

Dylan McKiernan

Dylan

Kate Rutter

Ann

Sharon Percy

Sheila

Kema Sikazwe

China

Magpie Richens

Piper

Amanda Payne

Assessor

Chris McGlade

At the Sawmill

Shaun Prendergast

At the Sawmill

Gavin Webster

At the Sawmill

Themes & keywords

northern englandheart attacksingle mothercompassioncarpentersocial serviceswelfaresocial realismsocial securityhealthcaredesperatelabor rights

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch I, Daniel Blake in France?+

In France, I, Daniel Blake is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD, Orange VOD, YouTube, Sooner, Amazon Video, Pathé Home, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max, ARTE Boutique and Rakuten TV. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is I, Daniel Blake on Netflix?+

I, Daniel Blake is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is I, Daniel Blake?+

I, Daniel Blake has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in I, Daniel Blake?+

I, Daniel Blake stars Dave Johns, Hayley Squires, Briana Shann, Dylan McKiernan and Kate Rutter.

When did I, Daniel Blake come out?+

I, Daniel Blake is a 2016 movie directed by Ken Loach.

What genre is I, Daniel Blake?+

I, Daniel Blake is Drama film.

Who directed I, Daniel Blake?+

I, Daniel Blake was directed by Ken Loach.