Daniel | Official Trailer | HBO

#DanielHBO, an HBO Original Documentary produced by Adam McKay, follows Daniel Northcott around the world as he attempts to understand life, love, and human connection. Premieres December 20 on Max.
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[@Motul1986]

I still can't believe I'm looking at a HBO trailer for my great friend and brother Daniel. He would be completely out of his mind right now and in disbelief (as am I). His soul is singing and vibrating so strongly that there might be a super nova explosion happening right now.

[@Limeyfrog]

Oh, so.. spoilers.

[@BryanReeves]

I’ve been waiting for this to come out since it was called “Be Brave” … thrilled to see his unforgettable story finally seeing the light of day.

[@armidaaranda7127]

It was beautiful

[@cierracarrico4718]

I envy you for knowing him. I was so touched by his film. It was a great reminder to enjoy this World for all the beauty it holds. It was a personal reminder to not lose touch with my spirituality. We are all connected. His film turned out beautiful just as he lived his life ❤

[@trailblazer77]

​@@cierracarrico4718 Amen to that❤

[@NunoTorpedo]

"Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.", Dr. Seuss ❤

[@kimrobin2306]

I have been following Daniel's story since I watched Daniel's interview on 16X9 11 years ago. His sister Erin has kept me in the loop over the years while facing unsurmountable issues trying to get Daniel's story published. Erin kudos to you & to everyone involved in accomplishing Daniel's dream I as others will be tuning in on December 20th. This is absolutely the greatest gift of all, the love between a brother & sister, Erin you did it!!!

[@tropicthndr]

He looks sick already even as a child, looks like he was born with aids.

[@LordIstar]

I've never been so uplifted and devastated by a movie, or anything else for that matter. Daniel's story is told from his own point of view, narrated by the sound of his voice, and framed by the lenses of his camera, spanning many years and dozens of countries, with the kind of raw beauty and gutting grief that are part of all life. Daniel struggled with his place in the world but that didn't stop him from seeing the beauty in it, exploring it, and committing it both to film and to memory. His battle with leukemia and the heartbreaking struggle to come to terms with terminal illness, surrounded and supported by a loving family, whose dedication to honoring his memory and final wish led to the completion of Daniel's film, are both heart-breaking and beautiful. For it isn't the length of time we spend on this earth, or the accolades or fortunes we may amass, what determine a life well-lived, or even a rich one. It is the ability to take the world in and let it move us and help us grow. The gift of letting life have an impression upon our spirit, and for our spirit to have make an impression on the living we have the good fortune to connect with. In this, Daniel's legacy more than succeeds, and I am certain with will touch and inspire countless people as it did me. As the song goes, "Everybody dies but not everybody lives." There are people who live to old age and don't live as much or as fully as Daniel lived in 3 decades of life. Always remember to love, and to be present in the moment, for it is in the mundane that we can truly be still and feel the rhythm of life sync to the beat of our own hearts. Rest in Power, Daniel.

[@CFox.7]

People die worse deaths every day in poverty they can never escape from let alone travel the world at whose expense - this is another priveleged journal painting the world from one perspective only - a perspective only available to a lucky few.

[@jamk2668]

@@CFox.7 When you become an adult, you're going to cringe so freaking hard at this comment. It's not too late to realize that your cynicism is not only deeply unintelligent but it's just plain boring. (Also, the subject of the doc wasn't wealthy. Not that it matters.)

[@yinx02]

How lovely.

[@Escherlife]

That was so beautifully written. It moved me to tears ❤

[@bananadiaz]

So beautifully said!

[@cynthiacharles9982]

This beautiful man’s story moved me so profoundly. I mourn his loss yet I am inspired by his story. Thank you for sharing him with us.

[@matshx]

I cried at the end, I’m devastated. Right at this moment in my life I am learning to live, to see the beauty in the experiences that come from letting go, from allowing myself to see others as human beings with a history behind their name, to know the corners and wonders of this planet that are bigger than one can imagine. It’s the life that becomes tangible when your eyes shift and you see beyond the walls that we build without realizing it. It pains me so much that a soul so full of life and such immense yearnings to live were extinguished so soon. How beautiful this documentary and how beautiful each and every one of the people who appeared in it. Thank you Daniel.

[@danielpoland808]

I don’t know if I can handle this film since I couldn’t keep it together for the trailer. Looks important and beautiful.

[@JoeCookProductions]

I absolutely loved it. I sobbed I laughed. Everything.

[@raychylpowell4950]

You won't regret it if you watch it. It's absolutely beautiful... it will open up every emotion, but do it! ❤

[@cassiusdhami9215]

I hope Daniel can inspire people to see the beauty and preciousness of life in a time where life has been treated so cheaply by so many.

[@mananimal3644]

I can’t handle a Hallmark commercial. There is no way I can see this.

[@TheNivektube]

Beauty is just a perception of the brain. In reality there is nothing

[@sarafletch]

It did exactly that for me ❤ very touching, made me appreciate my life

[@stephanluclarose]

Beautiful to see this has finally been made. Well done Erin and everyone who persisted and persevered and championed this, you’ve done a wonderful thing❤❤

[@erinnorthcott3665]

Thank you Stephan❤

[@jessicareynolds9174]

Thank you so much for sharing Daniel’s story. I watched this the first time yesterday and everyone I’ve spoken to since has heard all about it. His spirt, character and wisdom is truly inspiring. This is the most beautiful documentary I’ve ever seen.

[@jonthehorror]

my eyes are ready to pour rivers watching this. Thank you, HBO for helping to complete Daniel's vision!

[@randygovereau7576]

I just stumbled upon this trailer, and threw it on this morning. I needed to see this, and remind myself of all the beauty in the world. I've been struggling lately with my mental health and this just really helped me see the world in a different light. Thank you Daniel

[@Speaking4lines]

I haven’t cried like this after watching a trailer ever.

[@jeffcampbell3608]

"I dont want to find out whats next, i want to stay here!" Made me lose it

[@laurenbendik2006]

Wow, he really looks like he made the most of life. This trailer is giving me chills with the music 😭

[@alid.7380]

He captured moments, and his sister pronounced them. What a lovely work of art. ❤

[@indi212]

Even the trailer made me cry 😢

[@DandandanTelevison]

Somehow I don’t think it’s a coincidence that my name is Daniel, I’m in the hospital, and this was the very first thing on my feed.

[@SusanPitman]

I hope you are doing ok, Daniel.

[@raychylpowell4950]

..I looked up the definition of a hero... I can honestly say this... Daniel Northcott...is my HERO. By definition. 100%. Daniel Northcott Documentary...changes everything.... thank you. And I'm sorry for your loss. What a great....heartbreaking loss .xoxo

[@RyanMaples]

Congrats on getting this story out there. I know it's been an incredible journey to get it out, but you did it!

[@jesserobbins8328]

This looks amazing, I cried for almost an hour. It made me rethink the way my life is and where I want to be. And it was only the trailer, I hope Daniel is looking down somewhere and can see this ❤

[@cierracarrico4718]

Have you watched it? I just finished and felt exactly as you described. He definitely woke up my mind. What a beautiful soul ❤

[@sexwargeneral]

@@cierracarrico4718Wow, felt the same way. This is one of the best things ever and needs to be available for people to watch for free.

[@kojoano]

He’s still alive

[@davidadams2395]

He is _"looking at you [us] from across the impossible, and he thinks you [we] are beautiful."_

[@_Marsh]

He died like 15 years ago@@kojoano

[@raychylpowell4950]

Absolutely life changing! Powerful, devastating,heartbreaking, soul searching..moving.. and WORTH IT. OMG... I NEVER SAW THIS BEAUTIFUL CHANGE COMING. BE GREATFUL AND REMEMBER ... " LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL!" SINCERELY GREATFUL!!!!

[@chelseajacks378]

Daniel is living through the minds of so many right now. I felt him as I watched. Tears in my eyes, this young man left too early. What an inspiring documentary.

[@John.Skelton]

IT'S SO AMAZING HOW PEOPLE LIKE DANIEL CAN SEE THE WORLD AND ALL IT'S BEAUTY LIKE THIS! MOST OF US JUST GO THROUGH THE MOTIONS IN LIFE NEVER REALLY EXPERIENCING LIFE THE WAY IT WAS MEANT TO BE LIVED! I'M GLAD DANIEL GOT TO EXPERIENCE IT THEY WAY HE DESERVED TO LIVE LIFE! 💙

[@KHALIL_AMINE]

this was so beautiful, it was an experience and it was so inspiring, you created something bigger than yourself Daniel.

[@jemsmay2167]

So my own brother, named Daniel, died from leukemia after a short but vibrant life. Gonna have to watch this, but is not going to be easy.

[@444333222shot]

Life is indeed beautiful even with the ups and downs and the fading lights of our feeble lives. Thank you Daniel for reminding us with your sharing of your life's journey.

[@endgamefond]

I am already tearing up. I will cry watching this documentary.

[@sarafletch]

This movie came to me at the perfect time and I am so touched and grateful for finding it ❤️

[@millionbill7587]

This documentary deserved an Oscar I have never cryed this much this guy was an angel

[@anacarolinaramos7334]

Chorei tanto. Obrigada Daniel, obrigada ❤

[@mikebb79]

Hits close to home but I'll try to watch anyways. Because I fought and won a serious cancer battle, but maybe this will encourage me to actually try to make more of what I've not done with my second chance.

[@Speaking4lines]

This looks sooo beautiful and powerful.

[@johnnyanaya3254]

what a beautiful soul

[@johnroidanabar3711]

These is so moving. Im soo crying

[@nigiastephens6984]

I think I needed to see this trailer. I’m in pretty low and dark place. This was beautiful. Reminds me of a famous response Neil Degrass Tyson about the universe and being alive. I will watch this on HBO.

[@sexwargeneral]

Dont wait and watch it as soon as possible, This is the greatest piece of film ever made in the history of hollywood. Will definitely change your perspective about life and change things, For me, it has changed everything; i watched it last night and today i am not the person i was yesterday, this film has changed me. Completely. Please let me know what were your thoughts about it!!

[@Motul1986]

OMG this comment is amazing. Dan would've loved it.. thank you so much @@sexwargeneral

[@bill2953]

I like it. He's genuine and not trying to sell faux emotion for the sake of dramatic content. And that's what he said to begin with..

[@vrvralu]

Beautiful film. I cried all the way through.

[@markgleason4846]

I'm shocked that HBO put their brand's name on a documentary about a white guy. Was he LGBT?

[@jamk2668]

@@markgleason4846 Well, the more important question is actually this: Are you mentally challenged?

[@johanan4323]

the most beautiful thing I've seen today.

[@oozebear1210]

This made me cry like a baby. Daniel our sweet angel 😭🤍

[@lowrider81hd]

‘What’s the biggest thing that we don’t understand?” “Don’t touch cats!” Very good. ❤

[@samdds80]

What does that mean?

[@sludgedisciple]

Powerful and Moving.... It reminds me that I try to live each day the best I can. If I feel down move through, it can always be worse. And life, well life even when its bad... its still good. There is good in life, and in love.

[@cierracarrico4718]

Beautiful soul. Beautiful film.

[@Normally_aspirated]

I don't know what HBO is doing right now, but I want to be a part of it.

[@t.wilson7962]

This is such an amazing doc! Absolutely loved it!❤ I hope everyone who loves (d) Daniel is doing well! 🙏🏽

[@Themheals]

Thats sad but his message is crystal clear. Crystal.

[@falecompricarol]

Wonderful film, wonderful soul. Thanks Daniel. ❤

[@stephen_hughes]

This feels like its not gonna have the happy fairytale ending, but very cool to see his project finally come out.

[@Deltron6060]

Ya, he dies.

[@cyclemadness]

Today is the first time I almost cried during a trailer.....at 52.

[@McFlurryMachineIsDown]

I just watched this documentary by the cover and I had to watch it and I'm so glad I did..truly inspiring.. I laughed... I cried... I hope he's somewhere good. 🙌

[@JB-wy8fc]

Fancy coffin?

[@MrGrillosClass]

This doc tore my insides out. Daniel is me. I thought this was going to be a story of traveling to find your purpose. When he gets sick I verbally gasped and couldn’t control my emotion the rest of the way. He was somehow meant to do all those things at a young age.

[@scorpiogyrrl75]

Daniel is pure Love ❤️

[@jedibasschoke8909]

This is going to be a special one

[@Lone_Wolf_LT]

I am afraid to watch it as I might cry for a week after, but I know it will remind us all what truly matters and how life really is. Life is beautiful, a miracle but it is also cruel, harsh and often unforgiving.

[@chad5893]

You will cry, but it's worth it. Such a great story.

[@sexwargeneral]

The best thing ever created in the history of film.

[@adamneale2442]

Looking forward to seeing this.

[@surajbiswastalks]

Really excited to watch this ❤

[@evertonpereira14]

I came to see the trailer in my work, and now I'm having goosebumps and crying. This seems to be a great movie. I want to watch.

[@sylvanus2554]

I will be watching this. I watched the trailer out of curiosity and I’m glad I did so I could find out a bit about his story.

[@iancookies101]

This feels like life at its most organic

[@mattcolasante8548]

What’s the song in the back near the end? Very beautiful

[@Sarthak94307]

Best thing to watch

[@sexwargeneral]

Rest in peace dan, We love you.

[@MsGnor]

Daniel's glitter bomb dropped! Well done to his loved ones 🥰❤‍🔥🥳🎉

[@hannahjosiah5393]

Beautiful wholesome MAN

[@Mac-eq5zm]

Sooo glad I watched this!!!

[@oohlahlahgirl]

This was so good!!!!!!!

[@directorparisholmes2023]

They need to start making a category for award winning trailer.

[@angelagori8862]

Tres veces lo he visto. EXCEPCIONAL

[@SOLOIIguru]

This story and this character is better than any championship run by a professional sports team. This story is about life and reality and the hardships that come with all the greatness that life offers. Every energy and every force and every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Loving and living a full life means fully accepting death and the pain and hardships that come along with it. Wish I had HBO so that I could watch this whole movie.

[@cierracarrico4718]

Maybe you can get a free trial to watch it and then cancel it. It is a beautiful film. I want to watch it again.

[@steveknick1978]

I just watched this. It’s interesting to me that when someone retains a childlike/creative quality past a certain point in life, they tend to have been a victim of childhood trauma. That trauma freezes them at the stage where their brain is in a “creative wonderment” mode that we’re supposed to grow out of…but they never do. This might explain why they don’t follow the traditional path in life & see life differently. Artists, entertainers, performers of all types usually have this stuff in their background but some aren’t open about it. I know the doc showed that his parents divorced when he was 9, but I wonder if he had trauma even before that. It’s certainly none of our business as he already shared so much about his life here, just can’t help but try to connect some of the dots.

[@RowanMarshmallow]

he likely did, many things can cause trauma in a child even when they aren't horribly abusive things, just something that happens in life. We are so sensitive, and our brains are so sensitive, even tho we'd like to think we aren't

[@federicog.566]

Your observation is very interesting. Thanks for sharing. A bit of a Peter Pan Syndrom.

[@angelagori8862]

Por Dios...que documental !🤯

[@lindomariano1001]

crying my eyes out!!!!!!!!!!xoxoxoxoxo

[@berny7693]

Maravilloso mensaje

[@chad5893]

Daniel was born just 7 days before me. Both of us had this yearning to explore and travel. I'm so sad he wasn't able to continue his journey as I was. Looking forward to watching this. EDIT: Just watched it and wow, what a rollercoaster. Daniel is one of those who burned bright very early and packed so much into his life possibly knowing subconsciously it would be short. Wish I would have met him on my travels. Beautiful soul, rest in peace.

[@BzzK1ll]

This is gonna be a rough one. Can't wait!

[@nodreamfilms]

El lo ha hecho hermoso todo a su debido tiempo, hasta ha puesto la eternidad en el corazón de ellos.

[@blipblop9094]

daniel experienced the world and that's a lot coz most of us are stuck in a desk for the rest of our lives.

[@allanmanziofficial]

this trailer is so emotional🥲

[@lpfchannel82]

Great!!!!!!❤

[@dear_darling]

wow chills

[@AdamHillikerLikesRobots]

Don't touch cats!

[@olivemashala258]

Wow wow wow! Just wow!

[@alexandre_Buth]

Excelente documentário. A vida é um sopro.

[@AndresGomez-by9is]

Hay almas q vienen a dejar un mensaje profundo y poderoso a través del amor q va más allá de este plano físico y q retumba en la eternidad de la existencia !!!

[@posthocprior]

This looks good.

[@change3959]

"I don't want to find out what happens next; I want to stay here".... never a truer or sadder sentence said.

[@daviduwaezuoke5389]

This is the first time a trailer has made me cry and I can't wait to watch the movie 🥹❤️

[@karenlarissa3496]

Estou muito chateada que vocês tiraram essa história linda da plataforma. era o meu favorito. 🥲

[@BMWWolf]

Live everyday to the fullest people. Tell the people you love you love them. Life is beautiful.

[@slayet2ville1]

Powerful❤

[@djbapeck]

I'm called Daniel and it comes out on my bday

[@tomatofaceddisgrace]

Everyone should watch this and The Reason I Jump

[@davidbrown4271]

I’m ready to join hbo just to watch this !

[@karendais9273]

😢Great documentary .I got chilles when he went in that spooky cave, and his friend warned him not to take that rock. But he didn't listen to him and stole that cursed rock. 😮Im very superstitious about that rock he took. And other strange things he took back with him in his travels.

[@jqcarcamo]

Great! Un documental de un tipo rico, privilegiado, blanco que todo lo puede...

[@macobjichael]

Heavy love Patrick Watson bless Daniel

[@JaiSriRam1777]

I don’t have HBO max, is there anywhere else I can watch it? I don’t mind paying to rent or buy it I just don’t want to pay for an hbo sub

[@AussiePat79]

What happened to the original music from this trailer? To Build a Home by Cinematic Orchestra.

[@davefox6113]

Wow!

[@My3Enemies3Misery]

Just finished this movie and my first thoughts honestly and wholeheartedly... " I just watched a real-life documentation of a curse." Check It, before you label me Insensitive...Hear me out I am pretty sure haunting visions of returning something you took from a Maya temple, not to mention after your untimely demise the object then being located by what looks to be human remains stashed away so secretive that even you, yourself at the time of the thoughts of imminent demise couldn't locate ??? Can be translated some other way but I unfortunately don't speak that language. I mean Felix clearly attempts to warn him.