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Cast
Kit Harington
as John F. Donovan
Natalie Portman
as Sam Turner
Jacob Tremblay
as Rupert Turner
Susan Sarandon
as Grace Donovan
Kathy Bates
as Barbara Haggermaker
Ben Schnetzer
as Rupert Turner (21 y.o.)
Thandiwe Newton
as Journalist
Jared Keeso
as James Donovan
Chris Zylka
as Will Jefford Jr.
Amara Karan
as Miss Kureshi
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2019
Runtime2h 03m
LanguageCzech
CertificationR
GenresDrama
Votes725
DirectorXavier Dolan
WritersXavier Dolan, Jacob Tierney
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Death & Life of John F. Donovan
About The Death & Life of John F. Donovan
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.
Directed by Xavier Dolan, The Death & Life of John F. Donovan leans on a strong ensemble — Kit Harington, Natalie Portman, Jacob Tremblay — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2019.
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