Daddio is an American drama film starring Sean Penn and Dakota Johnson. The film is directed by Christy Hall, who had previously co-created the Netflix series I Am Not Okay with This.
Those fans who missed watching Daddio when it was released in theatres in Canada and the United States on June 28, 2024, can now watch it in the comfort of their home on platforms like Amazon, iTunes, VUDO, etc. The film will be available on streaming platforms on video-on-demand from July 30, 2024.
Daddio is almost entirely set in a cab in New York and captures the conversation between two strangers - a young woman and an elder cab driver.
Where to watch Daddio at home? Streaming date explored
As mentioned above, from July 30, 2024, you can grab a bucket of popcorn and watch the film on your television screens and mobile devices.
The drama film will be available on video-on-demand services like Amazon Prime Video, Vudu, iTunes, etc. However, the streaming platform or the renting/purchasing price hasn't been revealed yet.
The film will eventually release on Netflix too because of the studio's deal with the streaming giant. The date for its Netflix release is also not out yet. However, looking at the recent releases, fans can expect the film on Netflix around late September to early October.
What is Daddio about?
Daddio is written, directed and produced by Christy Hall. She wrote the script as a theatre play where most of the plot is set in a cab.
The film follows a young woman, called Girlie in the film, played by Dakota Johnson. She takes a cab from JFK International Airport and has an unexpectedly profound conversation with the cab driver, Clark, played by Sean Penn.
The film's script was included in the 'Black List' of December 2017. Black List is an annual survey done every year since 2005 that lists the most liked screenplays that have not yet been produced.
Daddio cast explored
The film being set in limited space, mostly in a cab, doesn't feature many actors. The script allows its lead actors Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn to shine and show their remarkable acting prowess.
Sean Penn is a multiple Academy Award-winning Hollywood legend popular for his roles in films like Mystic River, Milk, I Am Sam and The Game. Dakota Johnson hails from a film family. Her mother is Melanie Griffith; father is Don Johnson, and her stepfather is Antonio Banderas.
She started her career in supporting roles in films like 21 Jump Street and The Social Network. Later, she gained prominence from her roles in the Fifty Shades trilogy, The Peanut Butter Falcon and The Lost Daughter.
List of all cast members as mentioned below:
- Dakota Johnson as Girlie
- Sean Penn as Clark
- Marcos A. Gonzalez as Taxi Line Attendant
- Zola Lloyd as Girl With A Fish
- Shannon Gannon as Driver(uncredited)
The film will be available on video-on-demand services like Prime Video, Vudu, iTunes, etc, from July 30, 2024.