The Death & Life of John F. Donovan
Seen it?2019 | 123 min | Drama
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 19% on Rotten Tomatoes, a box office loss and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 3 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
19% on Rotten Tomatoes, 28 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$3 million worldwide on a $35 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 58K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Xavier Dolan
- 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