The Death & Life of John F. Donovan

2019·Movie·2h 3m

Drama

6.9 / 10 (734 votes)

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.

Directed by: Xavier Dolan
Original language: English
Released: 13 March 2019

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Cast

Kit Harington
John F. Donovan
Natalie Portman
Sam Turner
Jacob Tremblay
Rupert Turner
Susan Sarandon
Grace Donovan
Kathy Bates
Barbara Haggermaker
Ben Schnetzer
Rupert Turner (21 y.o.)
Thandiwe Newton
Journalist
Jared Keeso
James Donovan
Chris Zylka
Will Jefford Jr.
Amara Karan
Miss Kureshi
Emily Hampshire
Amy Bosworth
Michael Gambon
Man in Diner