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The Death & Life of John F. Donovan

2019Movie2 h 3 minR

Drama
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic285.9Rotten Tomatoes19%54%

A moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and show business.

Good for friends night · teens · comfort watch

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Showbiz Drama
  • Celebrity Correspondence
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Complex Relationships
  • Psychological Depth
  • Melancholy Tone
  • Intimate Character Study
  • Hollywood
  • Non-Linear Narrative

Cast

24 of 41

Crew

Directed by
Xavier Dolan
Written by
Xavier Dolan, Jacob Tierney
Produced by
Xavier Dolan, Lyse Lafontaine, Nancy Grant
Music by
Gabriel Yared

Everyone

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Facts

March 13, 2019 · 2 h 3 min · R

Released
March 13, 2019
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Czech
Made in
Canada, United Kingdom
Budget
$35 million
Box office
$3 million
Available in
21 countries

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream The Death & Life of John F. Donovan?"

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Where can I stream The Death & Life of John F. Donovan?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsLionsgate+Tubi TVAmazon MX Player

In the United States, The Death & Life of John F. Donovan streams on Prime and Lionsgate+, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is The Death & Life of John F. Donovan worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 6.1, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 19%, and Metacritic 28). Audiences rate it higher (59 out of 100) than critics (24).

Was The Death & Life of John F. Donovan a box office flop?

Budget$35 million
Box office$3 million

Yes: it cost about $35 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 10% of its budget.