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Veronika Decides to Die

2009Movie1 h 43 minR

DramaRomance
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic–6.9Rotten Tomatoes–50%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about the mind and everyday modern life, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Story

For Veronika, confronting death... is discovering life.

After a frantic suicide attempt, Veronika awakens inside a mysterious mental asylum. Under the supervision of an unorthodox psychiatrist who specializes in controversial treatment, Veronika learns that she has only weeks to live.

Feels like

  • Psychological Drama
  • Existential Exploration
  • Mental Health Focus
  • Life & Death Themes
  • Emotional & Pensive
  • Redemption Story
  • Human Condition
  • Character Study
  • Melancholic Tone

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Emily Young
Written by
Paulo Coelho, Larry Gross
Produced by
Chris Hanley, Sriram Das, Jonathan Bross
Music by
Murray Gold

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Facts

May 16, 2009 · 1 h 43 min · R

Released
May 16, 2009
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
R
Content
Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$9 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
14 countries

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Questions about Veronika Decides to Die

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Is Veronika Decides to Die worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Veronika Decides to Die good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeens

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 3 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Veronika Decides to Die plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Veronika Decides to Die a box office flop?

Budget$9 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $9 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 19% of its budget.