The Death & Life of John F. Donovan 2019
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SplatA 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.
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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as John F. Donovan
as Sam Turner
as Rupert Turner
as Grace Donovan
as Barbara Haggermaker
as Rupert Turner (21 y.o.)
as Journalist
as James Donovan
as Will Jefford Jr.
as Miss Kureshi
Director:
Writer:
Xavier Dolan, Jacob Tierney
Stars:
Kit Harington, Natalie Portman, Jacob Tremblay, Susan Sarandon, Kathy Bates, Ben Schnetzer, Thandiwe Newton, Jared Keeso, Chris Zylka, Amara Karan,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
2019 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
123 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Death & Life of John F. Donovan
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as John F. Donovan
as Sam Turner
as Rupert Turner
as Grace Donovan
as Barbara Haggermaker
as Rupert Turner (21 y.o.)
as Journalist
as James Donovan
as Will Jefford Jr.
as Miss Kureshi
as Amy Bosworth
as Man in Diner
as Liz Jones
as Aunt Faith
as Aunt Anne
as Uncle Patrick
as Cedric
as Big Billy
as Rupert's Boyfriend
as Late Night Show Host
as Adam's Mother
as Director
as News Anchor
as Police Officer
as Female Anchor
as Barmaid
as Journalist #1
as Journalist #2
as Hellsome High Actor
as Cashier
as Lawyer #1
as Lawyer #2
as Fan in the Club
as Young Fan
as Young Fan
as Young Fan
as Young Fan
as Young Fan
as Eric (uncredited)
as Bonnie (uncredited)
as Trish (uncredited)
as Hellsome High Actress (uncredited)
as Editor #1 (uncredited)
as Porter (uncredited)
as Intern (Sasha) (uncredited)
as Journalist (uncredited)
as Young Daniel (uncredited)
as Editor #2 (uncredited)
as Driver (uncredited)
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