I, Daniel Blake

1h 40m · 2016 · Directed by Ken Loach · 4.0 / 5 on Letterboxd

I, Daniel Blake (2016) runs 1h 40m, directed by Ken Loach. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

A 59-year-old carpenter recovering from a heart attack befriends a single mother and her two kids as they navigate the impersonal, Kafkaesque benefits system. With equal amounts of humour, warmth and despair, the journey is heartfelt and emotional until the end.

Genres: Drama

Where to watch: Paramount+ (US, checked 9 July 2026)