The Death & Life of John F. Donovan(2019)
Overview
A decade after the death of an American TV star, a young actor reminisces about the written correspondence he once shared with the former, as well as the impact those letters had on both their lives.
Director
Xavier Dolan
Studio
Sons of Manual
Budget
$35M
Revenue
$3M
Cast
Kit Harington
as John F. Donovan
Natalie Portman
as Sam Turner
Jacob Tremblay
as Rupert Turner
Susan Sarandon
as Grace Donovan
Kathy Bates
as Barbara Haggermaker
Ben Schnetzer
as Rupert Turner (21 y.o.)
Thandiwe Newton
as Journalist
Jared Keeso
as James Donovan
Chris Zylka
as Will Jefford Jr.
Amara Karan
as Miss Kureshi
Emily Hampshire
as Amy Bosworth
Michael Gambon
as Man in Diner
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2019
Runtime
2h 3m
Language
Czech
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$35M
Box Office
$3M
Production Companies
Sons of Manual • Lyla Films • Warp Films
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Where can I watch The Death & Life of John F. Donovan?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Death & Life of John F. Donovan (2019).
What is The Death & Life of John F. Donovan about?▼
A decade after the death of an American TV star, a young actor reminisces about the written correspondence he once shared with the former, as well as the impact those letters had on both their lives.
Who directed The Death & Life of John F. Donovan?▼
The Death & Life of John F. Donovan was directed by Xavier Dolan and released in 2019. It is a drama film.
How long is The Death & Life of John F. Donovan?▼
The Death & Life of John F. Donovan has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
Who stars in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan?▼
The cast of The Death & Life of John F. Donovan includes Kit Harington as John F. Donovan, Natalie Portman as Sam Turner, Jacob Tremblay as Rupert Turner, Susan Sarandon as Grace Donovan, Kathy Bates as Barbara Haggermaker and more.
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