Many fans have long wondered about the soundtrack used in the 2001 sci-fi thriller Donnie Darko. While the movie is highly praised for its twisted storyline, its music has always played a major part in making the film a cult classic.
Here’s a list of all the songs featured in the movie.
Donnie Darko soundtrack: All songs in sci-fi movie listed
Written and directed by Richard Kelly, Donnie Darko features Jake Gyllenhaal, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Drew Barrymore, Jena Malone, Mary McDonnell, and Holmes Osborne, among others.
The story follows Donnie Darko (Jake), who encounters visions of a rabbit-masked figure named Frank predicting the world’s end in 28 days. A jet engine crashes into his bedroom that night, but Donnie survives after sleepwalking outside. This follows a series of bizarre events involving the concept of time travel and alternate universes.
Michael Andrews served as the lead composer for the movie. He is most notably known for his work in She’s Out of My League, Cyrus, Bridesmaids, Neighbors, and Instant Family, among others.
Here’s the list of all songs featured in the movie.
- “Never Tear Us Apart” by INXS
- “Head Over Heels” by Tears for Fears
- “Lucid Memory” by Sam Bauer and Gerard Bauer
- “Under the Milky Way” by The Church
- “Stay” by Oingo Boingo
- “Mad World” by Michael Andrews and Gary Jules
- “Lucid Assembly” by Gerard Bauer and Mike Bauer
- “The Killing Moon” by Echo & the Bunnymen
- “For Whom the Bell Tolls” by Steve Baker and Carmen Daye
- “Show Me (Part 1)” by Quito Colayco and Tony Hertz
- “Ave Maria” by Vladimir Vavilov and Paul Pritchard
- “Notorious” by Duran Duran
- “Love Will Tear Us Apart” by Joy Division
While the movie did not perform exceptionally well at the box office, it eventually gained a massive cult following. Currently, Donnie Darko is streaming on Netflix. However, the movie will be removed from the site later this month.
