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Dying to Be Loved

2016·Movie
1h 25min·PG-13
IMDb5.1Rotten Tomatoes–33%

Where to watch

Lifetime Movie ClubFawesome

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Violence6

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Jill Yates' daughter Emily takes up with bad boy Gary, whose violent behavior lands him and Emily in trouble. To avoid prison, Gary and Emily appear to commit a double suicide, but Jill sets out to prove Gary has gone on the lam, taking Emily with him.
Psychological ThrillerCrime DramaFamily SecretsSuspenseful NarrativeTroubled YouthBetrayal and DeceitContemporary SettingEmotional IntensityMystery and Intrigue

Crew

Directed by:
Paul Shapiro
Written by:
Stephen Lyons
Produced by:
Tom Berry, Sebastian Battro, David DeCrane
Composed by:
Michael Neilson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Dying to Be Loved legally?

Lifetime Movie ClubFawesome

Dying to Be Loved is included with a subscription to Lifetime Movie Club in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Dying to Be Loved worth watching?

41
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42/100 (IMDb 5.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dying to Be Loved rated?

PG-13ViolenceSuicide themes

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and suicide themes.

How long is Dying to Be Loved?

1 h 25 min

Dying to Be Loved runs 1 h 25 min.

What language is Dying to Be Loved in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Dying to Be Loved?

3CAGBUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dying to Be Loved in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.