Movie

Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself

“Meet a man dying to live”

★ 6.6(106)20021h 51m

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Good to know

Director: Lone Scherfig
Release date: 2002-11-08
Runtime: 1h 51m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Denmark
Studio: Les Films du Losange

About Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself

Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself is a 2002 movie in the Comedy, Drama and Romance genres, directed by Lone Scherfig, starring Jamie Sives, Adrian Rawlins and Shirley Henderson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 106 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The strange comedy film of two close brothers; one, Wilbur, who wants to kill himself, and the other, Harbour, who tries to prevent this. When their father dies leaving them his bookstore they meet a woman who makes their lives a bit better yet with a bit more trouble as well.

Cast

Jamie Sives

Wilbur

Adrian Rawlins

Harbour

Shirley Henderson

Alice

Lisa McKinlay

Mary

Mads Mikkelsen

Horst

Julia Davis

Moira

Susan Vidler

Sophie

Lorraine McIntosh

Ruby

Gordon Brown

Wayne

Mhairi Morrison

Claire

Andrew Townsley

Doctor

Coral Preston

Jenny

Themes & keywords

dying and deathdepressionsuicidesibling relationshipbookshopunsociabilitylove triangleglasgow, scotlandoptimismsuicide attemptcleaning ladydead wishsinglecancerhospital

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself in France?+

Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself on Netflix?+

Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself?+

Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

Who stars in Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself?+

Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself stars Jamie Sives, Adrian Rawlins, Shirley Henderson, Lisa McKinlay and Mads Mikkelsen.

When did Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself come out?+

Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself is a 2002 movie directed by Lone Scherfig.

What genre is Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself?+

Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself is Comedy, Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself?+

Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself was directed by Lone Scherfig.