Movie

Dying Young

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

★ 6.7(490)19911h 51m

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Good to know

Director: Joel Schumacher
Release date: 1991-06-20
Runtime: 1h 51m
Language: French
Box office: $82,264,675
Budget: $18,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox

Dying Young — trailer

About Dying Young

Dying Young is a 1991 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Joel Schumacher, starring Julia Roberts, Campbell Scott and Vincent D'Onofrio. It has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 490 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Dying Young in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Julia Roberts

Hilary O'Neil

Campbell Scott

Victor Gaddes

Vincent D'Onofrio

Gordon

Colleen Dewhurst

Estelle Whittier

David Selby

Richard Geddes

Ellen Burstyn

Mrs. O'Neil

Dion Anderson

Cappy

George Martin

Malachi

A.J. Johnson

Shauna

Daniel Beer

Danny

Behrooz Afrakhan

Moamar

Michael Halton

Gordon's Friend

Themes & keywords

new lovelife and deathnurseeducationromancewealthcancerfalling in lovemillionaire

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Dying Young in Canada?+

Dying Young is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Dying Young on Netflix?+

Dying Young is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Dying Young?+

Dying Young has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

Who stars in Dying Young?+

Dying Young stars Julia Roberts, Campbell Scott, Vincent D'Onofrio, Colleen Dewhurst and David Selby.

When did Dying Young come out?+

Dying Young is a 1991 movie directed by Joel Schumacher.

What genre is Dying Young?+

Dying Young is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Dying Young?+

Dying Young was directed by Joel Schumacher.