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Daniel Isn't Real

6.120191h 41mNRMovieHorrorMystery

A troubled college freshman resurrects his imaginary friend to help him cope with a violent trauma.

DirectorAdam Egypt Mortimer
WritersBrian DeLeeuw·Adam Egypt Mortimer
ProducersDaniel Noah·Josh C. Waller

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Cast · Directed by Adam Egypt Mortimer

MRMiles Robbins
Miles Robbins
Luke Nightingale
PSPatrick Schwarzenegger
Patrick Schwarzenegger
Daniel
SLSasha Lane
Sasha Lane
Cassie
MMMary Stuart Masterson
Mary Stuart Masterson
Claire
HMHannah Marks
Hannah Marks
Sophie
CIChukwudi Iwuji
Chukwudi Iwuji
Dr. Cornelius Braun
PMPeter McRobbie
Peter McRobbie
Percy Thigpen
CWChase Sui Wonders
Chase Sui Wonders
Makayla
KCKatie Chang
Katie Chang
Barista
MCMichael Cuomo
Michael Cuomo
James
JGJamar Greene
Jamar Greene
Campus Security Guard
CRCara Ronzetti
Cara Ronzetti
Joelle

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Daniel Isn't Real — streaming FAQ

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Daniel Isn't Real is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Daniel Isn't Real on Netflix?

Yes — Daniel Isn't Real is available on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

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Yes — Daniel Isn't Real is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

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Daniel Isn't Real is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.