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D.A.R.Y.L.

1985-06-14 · 100 min · ★ 6.4

Family · Science Fiction · Adventure

Daryl is a normal 10-year-old boy in many ways. However, unbeknown to his foster parents and friends, Daryl is actually a government-created robot with superhuman reflexes and mental abilities. Even his name has a hidden meaning -- it's actually an acronym for Data Analyzing Robot Youth Life-form. When the organization that created him deems the "super soldier" experiment a failure and schedules Daryl to be disassembled, it is up to a few rogue scientists to help him escape.

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Directors
Simon Wincer
Production companies
Paramount Pictures, World Film Services
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 10,000,000
Revenue
USD 7,840,873

Top Cast

Barret OliverBarret OliverDaryl
Mary Beth HurtMary Beth HurtJoyce Richardson
Michael McKeanMichael McKeanAndy Richardson
Kathryn WalkerKathryn WalkerDr. Ellen Lamb
Colleen CampColleen CampElaine Fox
Josef SommerJosef SommerDr. Jeffrey Stewart
Steve RyanSteve RyanHowie Fox
Ron FrazierRon FrazierGeneral Graycliffe
David WohlDavid WohlMr. Nesbitt
Danny CorkillDanny CorkillTurtle
Amy LinkerAmy LinkerSherie Lee Fox
Ed GradyMr. Bergen
Tucker McGuireMrs. Bergen
Richard HammattDr. Mulligan
Jessica Johnson TavennerMelanie
Noreen LangeFacility Matron
Stacy WoodsBasketball Kid No.2
Ginny LightPlump Woman
Danielle LeMoineTrudi
Susan WestAndrea

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