Movie

The Death & Life of John F. Donovan

★ 6.9(720)20192h 3m

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Good to know

Director: Xavier Dolan
Release date: 2019-03-13
Runtime: 2h 3m
Language: Czech
Box office: $3,326,364
Budget: $35,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Sons of Manual

The Death & Life of John F. Donovan — trailer

About The Death & Life of John F. Donovan

The Death & Life of John F. Donovan is a 2019 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Xavier Dolan, starring Kit Harington, Natalie Portman and Jacob Tremblay. It has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 720 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Death & Life of John F. Donovan in Belgium — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Kit Harington

John F. Donovan

Natalie Portman

Sam Turner

Jacob Tremblay

Rupert Turner

Susan Sarandon

Grace Donovan

Kathy Bates

Barbara Haggermaker

Ben Schnetzer

Rupert Turner (21 y.o.)

Thandiwe Newton

Journalist

Jared Keeso

James Donovan

Chris Zylka

Will Jefford Jr.

Amara Karan

Miss Kureshi

Emily Hampshire

Amy Bosworth

Michael Gambon

Man in Diner

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Death & Life of John F. Donovan in Belgium?+

The Death & Life of John F. Donovan is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Belgium. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Death & Life of John F. Donovan on Netflix?+

The Death & Life of John F. Donovan is not on Netflix in Belgium right now.

How long is The Death & Life of John F. Donovan?+

The Death & Life of John F. Donovan has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).

Who stars in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan?+

The Death & Life of John F. Donovan stars Kit Harington, Natalie Portman, Jacob Tremblay, Susan Sarandon and Kathy Bates.

When did The Death & Life of John F. Donovan come out?+

The Death & Life of John F. Donovan is a 2019 movie directed by Xavier Dolan.

What genre is The Death & Life of John F. Donovan?+

The Death & Life of John F. Donovan is Drama film.

Who directed The Death & Life of John F. Donovan?+

The Death & Life of John F. Donovan was directed by Xavier Dolan.