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A Lesson Before Dying

1999Movie1 h 41 minPG-13

Drama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes80%77%
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes80%77%

Summary

In the 1940s South, an African-American man is wrongly accused of the killing a a white store owner.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Joseph Sargent
Written by
Ernest J. Gaines
Produced by
Robert Benedetti, Rick Dallago
Music by
Ernest Troost

Everyone

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Facts

May 22, 1999 · 1 h 41 min · PG-13

Released
May 22, 1999
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
19 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream A Lesson Before Dying?"

Questions about A Lesson Before Dying

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Lesson Before Dying?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is A Lesson Before Dying worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%).

Is A Lesson Before Dying okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageSuicide themes

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, strong language, and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is A Lesson Before Dying plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.