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The Death & Life of John F. Donovan (2019)

Movie ★ 6.9 123 min

Drama

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.

Xavier Dolan Director Xavier Dolan Writer Jacob Tierney Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 13, 2019
Runtime
123 min
Rating
R
Budget
$35.0M
Box office
$3.3M
IMDb
tt4042818
Language
,
Studio
Sons of Manual, Lyla Films,

Themes

Cast

Kit Harington Kit Harington John F. Donovan Natalie Portman Natalie Portman Sam Turner Jacob Tremblay Jacob Tremblay Rupert Turner Susan Sarandon Susan Sarandon Grace Donovan Kathy Bates Kathy Bates Barbara Haggermaker Ben Schnetzer Ben Schnetzer Rupert Turner (21 y.o.) Thandiwe Newton Thandiwe Newton Journalist Jared Keeso Jared Keeso James Donovan Chris Zylka Chris Zylka Will Jefford Jr. Amara Karan Amara Karan Miss Kureshi Emily Hampshire Emily Hampshire Amy Bosworth Michael Gambon Michael Gambon Man in Diner Sarah Gadon Sarah Gadon Liz Jones Susan Almgren Susan Almgren Aunt Faith Jane Wheeler Jane Wheeler Aunt Anne Craig Eldridge Craig Eldridge Uncle Patrick Lukas Rolfe Cedric Ari Millen Ari Millen Big Billy

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who stars in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan?
The Death & Life of John F. Donovan stars Kit Harington, Natalie Portman, Jacob Tremblay, Susan Sarandon.
When was The Death & Life of John F. Donovan released?
The Death & Life of John F. Donovan is a 2019 drama film.
Where can I watch The Death & Life of John F. Donovan?
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