Dakota Johnson & Sean Penn Heat Up Hulu With 'Daddio' Release

Hulu Welcomes 'Daddio' to Its Streaming Lineup

Set your streaming plans, because Sony Pictures Classics’ provocative drama, Daddio, featuring Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn, has officially landed on Hulu. Released today, the 2024 film invites viewers into an intense narrative centered around unexpected connections and deep dialogue.

Inside the NSFW World of 'Daddio'

Helmed by Christy Hall, both writer and director, Daddio showcases Johnson as Girlie, a character who embarks on a captivating journey through New York City after a chance encounter with her cab driver, setting the stage for a life-altering conversation. Premiered at the 2023 Telluride Film Festival, the film impressed critics, boasting a Certified Fresh 75% score on Rotten Tomatoes from 114 reviews, while audiences rated it even higher with an 89% Popcornmeter score.

“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,” reads the film’s official synopsis.

The Creative Forces Behind 'Daddio'

The film’s production credits are a testament to its artistic vision. Produced by a team including Hall, Johnson herself, Ro Donnelly, Terry Dougas, and Paris Kassidokostas-Latsis, Daddio also boasts executive producers Christopher Donnelly, Jean-Luc De Fanti, Kostas Tsoukalas, and Max Work. The creative team features industry talents such as editor Lisa Zeno Churgin, director of photography Phedon Papamichael, and composer Dickon Hinchliffe, ensuring the film’s gripping narrative is matched by its visual and auditory sophistication.

What’s Next for Johnson and Penn?

Fresh from her role in A24’s romantic comedy Materialists alongside Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal, Dakota Johnson is set to captivate audiences again in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s thriller novel Verity. Sharing the screen with Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett, it’s another anticipated release. As for Sean Penn, his recent accolade, an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in One Battle After Another, continues to highlight his enduring talent in the industry.