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The Death and Life of John F. Donovan (2018)

A young actor reminisces about a dead American TV star and the correspondence they shared.

Director: Xavier Dolan
Writers: Xavier Dolan, Jacob Tierney
Stars: Kit Harington, Natalie Portman, Jacob Tremblay

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:

Kit Harington ... John F. Donovan

Natalie Portman ... Sam Turner

Jacob Tremblay ... Rupert Turner

Susan Sarandon ... Grace Donovan

Kathy Bates ... Barbara Haggermaker

Ben Schnetzer ... Rupert Turner (21 y.o.)

Thandie Newton ... Audrey Newhouse

Jared Keeso ... James Donovan

Chris Zylka ... Will Jefford Jr.

Amara Karan ... Mrs. Kureishi

Emily Hampshire ... Amy Bosworth

Michael Gambon ... Man in Diner

Sarah Gadon ... Liz Jones

Susan Almgren ... Aunt Faith

Jane Wheeler ... Aunt Anne

Storyline

A decade after the death of an American television star, a young actor reminisces about the written correspondence he shared with him, as well as the impact those letters had on both their lives.

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Plot Keywords: semi autobiographical | gay character | actor | nonlinear timeline | interview |

Genres: Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language throughout and some sexual material | See all certifications »

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Details

Official Sites: Official site [Japan]

Country: UK | Canada

Language: English

Release Date: 13 December 2019 (USA) 

Also Known As: The Death and Life of John F. Donovan 

Filming Locations: New York City, New York, USA 

Box Office

Budget:$35,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA: $33,340, 25 August 2019

Gross USA: $152,713

Cumulative Worldwide Gross: $3,326,364

Company Credits

Production Co: Lyla Films, Sons of Manual, Warp Films 

Technical Specs

Runtime: 123 min

Color: Color

Aspect Ratio: 2.35 : 1