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My Suicide

2009Movie1 h 47 min

64
DecentGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, melancholic comedy movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Story

A self-inflicted comedy

After declaring that he's going to film himself committing suicide for a school project, Archie videotapes his surprising interactions with worried family members, interested classmates, unreliable medical experts and the hottest girl in school.

Feels like

  • Teen Drama
  • Dark Comedy
  • Psychological Exploration
  • Social Satire
  • Controversial Themes
  • Character-Driven
  • Meta-Narrative
  • Uncomfortable Humor
  • Bleak Outlook

Cast

Crew

Directed by
David Lee Miller
Music by
Tim Kasher

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Facts

February 7, 2009 · 1 h 47 min · Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery

Released
February 7, 2009
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Content
Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream My Suicide?"

Questions about My Suicide

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream My Suicide?

In the United States, My Suicide streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is My Suicide worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 57%). Audiences rate it higher (77 out of 100) than critics (57).

Will My Suicide make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly dark humor (7 of 10) and cringe comedy (6 of 10).

Is My Suicide 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.