D.A.R.Y.L. (1985)

In the heart of a sci-fi drama, D.A.R.Y.L. emerges - a 10-year-old boy shrouded in mystery and touched by the miraculous. Daryl, an acronym for Data Analysing Robot Youth Lifeform, is a prodigy of artificial intelligence, birthed from a secretive government experiment. This extraordinary boy, a blend of organic body and computer brain, finds himself freed by the compassionate scientist Dr. Mulligan, his memory wiped clean. Stumbling through an unfamiliar world, Daryl's path crosses with the Richardsons, a warm-hearted couple yearning for a child. They take in this lost boy, unaware of his extraordinary origin. As Daryl begins to adapt to his new environment, he exhibits exceptional abilities, far beyond the capabilities of his peers or even adults, stirring a sense of wonder and curiosity. The Richardsons, intrigued yet caring, help him navigate these unique talents whilst unravelling the mystery of his past. However, as Daryl's existence becomes known to his creators, he is forcibly returned to the cold confines of the government facility. Here, military scientists and chiefs of staff scrutinize him, deeming the D.A.R.Y.L. experiment a failure. To them, Daryl is nothing more than a flawed, malfunctioning, and costly piece of hardware, prompting a chilling decision to terminate the project - and with it, Daryl's life. As the military envisages a new, adult prototype – a fearless, technically-skilled soldier - Daryl's future hangs in the balance. Will he be reduced to mere bytes and circuits, or can he prove that he has become something more, something undeniably human? This is the gripping tale of D.A.R.Y.L., a boy caught between the realms of science and humanity.

D.A.R.Y.L. is an action movie featuring Mary Beth Hurt.

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