Dying Young
1991, English. Directed by Joel Schumacher.
She's given him something nobody else could. A reason to live.
After she discovers that her boyfriend has betrayed her, Hilary O'Neil is looking for a new start and a new job. She begins to work as a private nurse for a young man suffering from blood cancer. Slowly, they fall in love, but they always know their love cannot last because he is destined to die.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 504 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Dying Young
Dying Young isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 June 1991.
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Cast & crew
- Joel SchumacherDirector
- Julia RobertsHilary O'Neil
- Campbell ScottVictor Gaddes
- Vincent D'OnofrioGordon
- Colleen DewhurstEstelle Whittier
- David SelbyRichard Geddes
- Ellen BurstynMrs. O'Neil
- Dion AndersonCappy
- George MartinMalachi
- A.J. JohnsonShauna
- Daniel BeerDanny
- Behrooz AfrakhanMoamar
- Michael HaltonGordon's Friend
Details
- Released
- 20 June 1991
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Friedenberg
- Budget
- $18M
- Box office
- $82M
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Dying Young: quick answers
Is Dying Young worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 504 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dying Young?
Dying Young runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does Dying Young have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dying Young. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dying Young parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dying Young is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Dying Young on?
Dying Young isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 June 1991. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dying Young?
If you liked Dying Young, try Until Forever, Ordinary Love, Love in the Time of Cholera.
Who directed Dying Young?
Dying Young (1991) was directed by Joel Schumacher and stars Julia Roberts, Campbell Scott, Vincent D'Onofrio.