D.A.R.Y.L. - Enzian Theater

40th Anniversary Screening!

Celebrating 40-years of Enzian Theater, each month we will highlight a classic film from 1985 to illustrate the lasting impact of the films of the era and the legacy of Central Florida’s only non-profit arthouse movie theater. Thank you for being part of our 4-decade contribution to arts culture in Orlando.

FREE for kids 12 & under!

What if the perfect child was actually a top secret government experiment?

D.A.R.Y.L. (Data-Analyzing Robot Youth Lifeform) is a thrilling and heartfelt 1985 sci-fi adventure about a seemingly normal boy (The NeverEnding Story’s Barret Oliver) with extraordinary abilities—and a mysterious past. When he’s taken in by a caring foster family (Michael McKean and Mary Beth Hurt), Daryl begins to experience real emotions for the first time. But before the truth behind his creation is discovered, powerful forces race to find him. Filmed in Downtown Orlando and at Disney’s EPCOT Center and packed with action, and a timeless message about humanity, D.A.R.Y.L. is a nostalgic favorite for fans of family-friendly science fiction from the director of Free Willy.

1985, 99 minutes, USA/UK, Directed by Simon Wincer

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“For moviegoers with sky-high imaginations and mushy hearts, D.A.R.Y.L. satisfies like a summertime chocolate-chip ice-cream cone.”
– PEOPLE MAGAZINE
“The very best performance in D.A.R.Y.L. is that of Central Florida. For a community with no formal acting experience, we are quite convincing as Barkenton.”
– Jay Boyar, ORLANDO SENTINEL
“A fantastic family entertainment that delivers thrills, laughter and nostalgia in equal measure.”
– 60 MINUTES WITH
“D.A.R.Y.L. is a film about relationships, love, and being human. It is simple and straightforward enough to be loved by a child, and yet deep enough and dramatic enough to hold the attention of the adults.”
– Mark Cole, RIVETS ON THE POSTER