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Veronika Decides to Die

Name: Veronika Decides to Die
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 2009-05-16
Cast: Sarah Michelle Gellar, David Thewlis, Jonathan Tucker, Erika Christensen, Melissa Leo

2009 | 103 min | Drama, Romance

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 50% audience score, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: If you count yourself among people who like their stories with a little heart-flutter and anyone who likes a story with emotional weight, this one's for you. Set against the energy of New York. Liked The Prince of Tides? This is a good next one.
The mood: Warm and romantic.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.
Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

After a frantic suicide attempt, Veronika awakens inside a mysterious mental asylum. Under the supervision of an unorthodox psychiatrist who specializes in controversial treatment, Veronika learns that she has only weeks to live.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesBelow par
Our audience score: 50%
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide on a $9 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 18K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Emily Young

Sarah Michelle GellarVeronika
David ThewlisDr. Blake
Jonathan TuckerEdward
Erika ChristensenClaire
Melissa LeoMari
Erica GimpelNurse White
Waleed ZuaiterLecturer
Victor SlezakGabriel Durant
Adrian MartinezNurse #1
Florencia LozanoDr. Thompson