The Death & Life of John F. Donovan
2019•R•2h 3m•6.9•Released
Drama
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.
Director
Xavier Dolan
Writer
Xavier Dolan, Jacob Tierney
Budget
$35M
Revenue
$3M
Languages
Czech, English
Studio
Sons of Manual
Cast
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.)
Thandiwe Newton
Journalist
Jared Keeso
James Donovan
Chris Zylka
Will Jefford Jr.
Amara Karan
Miss Kureshi
Emily Hampshire
Amy Bosworth
Michael Gambon
Man in Diner
Sarah Gadon
Liz Jones
Susan Almgren
Aunt Faith
Jane Wheeler
Aunt Anne
Production
Company
Sons of Manual
Company
Lyla Films
Company
Warp Films
Producer
Xavier Dolan
Producer
Nancy Grant
Producer
Lyse Lafontaine
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