Living Proof
Seen it?2008 | 125 min | Drama, TV Movie
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, 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
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Coffy, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 5 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Dr Dennis Slamon, an American oncologist, discovers a treatment that could possibly cure breast cancer without radiation or chemotherapy. He tries to look for ways to fund the medication.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 26K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dan Ireland
- Harry Connick Jr.Dr. Dennis Slamon
- Tammy BlanchardNicole Wilson
- Amanda BynesJamie McGrath
- Jennifer CoolidgeTish
- Angie HarmonLilly Tartikoff
- John Benjamin HickeyBlake Rogers
- Regina KingEllie Jackson
- Swoosie KurtzElizabeth
- Paula CaleDonna Slamon (as Paula Cale Lisbe)
- Amy MadiganFran Visco