Movie

The Living Wake

★ 4.9(10)20071h 31m

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Good to know

Director: Sol Tryon
Release date: 2007-06-06
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

The Living Wake — trailer

About The Living Wake

The Living Wake is a 2007 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Sol Tryon, starring Jesse Eisenberg, Mike O'Connell and Jim Gaffigan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.9/10 from 10 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Living Wake in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A dark comedy set in a timeless storybook universe. Self-proclaimed artist and genius, K. Roth Binew, has one day to live. He has enlisted his best and only friend, Mills Joquin, to take him around on a bicycle powered rickshaw. In a final attempt to probe life’s deepest mysteries, Binew endures one ridiculous trial after the next. He concludes his day with a final performance, his living wake. On a makeshift stage in an open field, Binew’s friends and enemies gather to witness his madness one final time.

Cast

Jesse Eisenberg

Mills

Mike O'Connell

K. Roth Binew

Jim Gaffigan

Lampert Binew

Ann Dowd

Librarian

Colombe Jacobsen-Derstine

Prostitute

Eddie Pepitone

Reginald

Jill Larson

Alma Binew

Diane Kagan

Marla

Caleb Wentworth

Young K. Roth

Sam Goldfarb

K. Roth's Doctor

Matthew Cowles

Mossman

Rebecca Comerford

Psychic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Living Wake in South Africa?+

The Living Wake is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Living Wake on Netflix?+

The Living Wake is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is The Living Wake?+

The Living Wake has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in The Living Wake?+

The Living Wake stars Jesse Eisenberg, Mike O'Connell, Jim Gaffigan, Ann Dowd and Colombe Jacobsen-Derstine.

When did The Living Wake come out?+

The Living Wake is a 2007 movie directed by Sol Tryon.

What genre is The Living Wake?+

The Living Wake is Comedy film.

Who directed The Living Wake?+

The Living Wake was directed by Sol Tryon.