How to watch Daddio
The indie movie starring Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn is now playing, but where?

In the mood for something different than the action-packed blockbusters, animated movies or broad comedies? Then perhaps you should watch Daddio, an intimate indie drama starring Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn that is now playing. But where and when can you watch it?
As one of WTW's most anticipated indie movies of summer 2024, Daddio may be a bit harder to find than some of the other summer fare; even fellow indie, more adult-driven movies like The Bikeriders or Kinds of Kindness.
We're here to help so you can know if/how you can watch Daddio right now.
How to watch Daddio in movie theaters
Daddio's run in movie theaters has come to ean end, as it is no longer playing on the big screen in either the US or the UK.
Is Daddio streaming?
Daddio is not streaming on any major platform at this time, but it is available to rent via digital on-demand platforms in the US, including Prime Video, Google Play, Apple TV, Fandango at Home and YouTube.
Unfortunately, the indie movie is not yet available via on-demand in the UK.
As far as streaming, no or info or timeline has been given as to when or where Daddio will land on any of the major streaming services. We'll update this page as any news on that front comes in.
What else to know about Daddio
Written and directed by Christy Hall, making her feature debut with Daddio (though she also is credited as a writer on the upcoming movie It Ends With Us), here is the official synopsis for Daddio:
"New York City. JFK airport. A young woman jumps into the backseat of a yellow taxi, the cabbie throws the vehicle into drive as the two head out into the night toward Manhattan, striking up the most unexpected conversation resulting in a single, epic remarkable journey."
Critics have liked the movie, as it has earned an 76% "Fresh" score on Rotten Tomatoes; audiences have shown that they like the movie, with 89% of respondents on Rotten Tomatoes rating it positively.
But check out the trailer below to see for yourself if you’re on the fence at all.
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Michael Balderston is What to Watch’s assistant managing editor and lead movie writer, covering movies coming to theaters, writing movie reviews and highlighting new and classic movies on streaming services; he also covers a range of TV shows, including those in the Taylor Sheridan universe, Slow Horses, Only Murders in the Building, Jeopardy!, Saturday Night Live and more, as well as the best ways to watch some major US sporting events.
Based outside of Washington, D.C., Michael's previous experience includes writing for Awards Circuit, TV Technology and The Wrap.
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