The 2023 documentary Daniel, now streaming on HBO Max, has been praised by viewers as an "unforgettable" and "powerful" film, with many saying its ending left them with "goosebumps" and "broke" them. The film chronicles the life of Daniel Northcott, who began filming his life at age seven after acquiring his father's video camera.
What is 2023's Daniel about?
Popular TikTok content creator Luke Ecclestone, who posts as Eccy Reviews, highlighted the documentary in a recent video, urging followers to watch it. He said: "You need to cancel whatever you [were] planning on watching tonight because I've just gone and found you the perfect documentary to go and watch. It is emotional, it will send shivers down your spine, and you genuinely never will forget the ending."
Ecclestone explained that Daniel follows Northcott as he documents his life into his 20s and begins to explore the world. He becomes a teacher in Asia until one day he enters a Mayan cave and is drawn to a rock. Despite warnings about bad spirits, he takes the rock home. Three months later, he is diagnosed with leukaemia and begins documenting his cancer journey.
How did viewers react to Daniel?
In the comments section, viewers shared their reactions. One person said: "It's absolutely brilliant but very haunting." Another said: "Best documentary." A third commented: "Just watched it on Sky Docs, wow! One of the most powerful documentaries I've seen for a long time, good shout." A fourth said: "Daniel documentary absolutely broke me and [I] get goosebumps every time I think of that ending."
Someone else shared: "This was such a bittersweet watch." Another viewer added: "I can confirm, the ending gave me the shivers. Wow!"
Daniel is available to stream on HBO Max via NOW.
