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D.A.R.Y.L.

1985 · 1h 40m · Family, Science Fiction, Adventure

D.A.R.Y.L. is a charming 80s sci-fi gem that hits the sweet spot between kid-friendly adventure and genuine heart—perfect if you're craving something nostalgic and wholesome tonight. The concept of a boy-robot grappling with his humanity is surprisingly touching, and it's the kind of underrated family film that rewards a casual viewing. **Watch it.**

Plot

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.

Director: Simon Wincer

Cast: Barret Oliver, Mary Beth Hurt, Michael McKean, Kathryn Walker, Colleen Camp

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