# I, Daniel Blake (2016) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/i-daniel-blake-2016/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Critic Score | 92% |
| Audience Score | 88% |
| Metascore | 78/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.9/5 |
| IMDb | 7.8/10 |
| Director | Ken Loach |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 100 min |
| Festival premiere | Cannes 2016 (Palme d'Or) |

## Quick answer

I, Daniel Blake (2016) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. I, Daniel Blake — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2016. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid. Metascore 78/100. Directed by Ken Loach.

## Critics consensus

I, Daniel Blake — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2016. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

## 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, Hayley Squires, Briana Shann, Dylan McKiernan, Kate Rutter, Sharon Percy, Kema Sikazwe, Magpie Richens, Amanda Payne, Chris McGlade

## Accolades

Premiered at Cannes 2016, where it won the Palme d'Or.

## Common questions

**Is I, Daniel Blake worth watching?**
I, Daniel Blake holds a 83% Celluloid Score. I, Daniel Blake — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2016. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

**What is I, Daniel Blake about?**
A middle aged carpenter, who requires state welfare after injuring himself, is joined by a single mother in a similar scenario.

**Who directed I, Daniel Blake?**
I, Daniel Blake (2016) was directed by Ken Loach.

**What is the Celluloid Score of I, Daniel Blake?**
83% — the average of five public sources: critics 92%, audience 88%, Metascore 78/100, Letterboxd 3.9/5, and IMDb 7.8/10.

**Where can I watch I, Daniel Blake?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the I, Daniel Blake page for current options.

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