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Dying Young

1991·Movie
1h 51min·R
44
WeakGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply moving and romantic

  • Pathos9
  • Romance8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

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About

She's given him something nobody else could. A reason to live.

After she discovers that her boyfriend has betrayed her, Hilary O'Neil is looking for a new start and a new job. She begins to work as a private nurse for a young man suffering from blood cancer. Slowly, they fall in love, but they always know their love cannot last because he is destined to die.
Tragic RomanceTerminal IllnessEmotional DramaCharacter-DrivenMelancholyIntimate RelationshipSlow-BurnPathos

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Dying Young legally?

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Is Dying Young worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 6 and Rotten Tomatoes 25%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dying Young rated?

RSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Dying Young?

1 h 51 min

Dying Young runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dying Young?

Critics25
Audiences63

Not quite. Audiences rate Dying Young higher (63) than critics (25). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Dying Young a box office hit?

Budget$18 million
Box office$82 million

Yes. It cost about $18 million to make and earned $82 million worldwide, 4.6 times its budget.

What language is Dying Young in?

EnglishFrenchPortuguese

It was made in English, with some French, Portuguese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Dying Young?

4ATCHDEJP

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dying Young in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Dying Young use?

The Film of the BookFlorence Nightingale EffectTaglinePlot-Inciting Infidelity

TV Tropes lists 4 storytelling tropes for Dying Young, including The Film of the Book, Florence Nightingale Effect, Tagline.