The Death & Life of John F. Donovan
2019, English. Directed by Xavier Dolan.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 735 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Death & Life of John F. Donovan
The Death & Life of John F. Donovan is streaming on Movie Sphere+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Xavier DolanDirector
- Kit HaringtonJohn F. Donovan
- Natalie PortmanSam Turner
- Jacob TremblayRupert Turner
- Susan SarandonGrace Donovan
- Kathy BatesBarbara Haggermaker
- Ben SchnetzerRupert Turner (21 y.o.)
- Thandiwe NewtonJournalist
- Jared KeesoJames Donovan
- Chris ZylkaWill Jefford Jr.
- Amara KaranMiss Kureshi
- Emily HampshireAmy Bosworth
- Michael GambonMan in Diner
Details
- Released
- 13 March 2019
- Country
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Xavier Dolan, Jacob Tierney
- Budget
- $35M
- Box office
- $3.3M
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The Death & Life of John F. Donovan: quick answers
Is The Death & Life of John F. Donovan worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 735 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Death & Life of John F. Donovan?
The Death & Life of John F. Donovan runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Does The Death & Life of John F. Donovan have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Death & Life of John F. Donovan. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Death & Life of John F. Donovan parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Death & Life of John F. Donovan is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Death & Life of John F. Donovan on?
The Death & Life of John F. Donovan is streaming on Movie Sphere+ in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Death & Life of John F. Donovan?
If you liked The Death & Life of John F. Donovan, try The Audrey Hepburn Story, TalhotBlond, tick, tick... BOOM!.
Who directed The Death & Life of John F. Donovan?
The Death & Life of John F. Donovan (2019) was directed by Xavier Dolan and stars Kit Harington, Natalie Portman, Jacob Tremblay.