Sometimes I Think About Dying
Seen it?2024 | 94 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Fran likes to think about dying. It brings sensation to her quiet life. When she makes the new guy at work laugh, it leads to more: a date, a slice of pie, a conversation, a spark. The only thing standing in their way is Fran herself.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$563K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 58K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rachel Lambert
- Daisy RidleyFran
- Dave MerhejeRobert
- Parvesh CheenaGarrett
- Marcia DeBonisCarol
- Megan StalterIsobel
- Brittany O'GradySophie
- Bree ElrodAmelia
- Lauren BeveridgeTellulah
- Ayanna BerkshireEmma
- Sean TarjyotoSean