The Death and Life of John F. Donovan (2018)
English drama film directed by Xavier Dolan
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 2h 7m 127 min
- Released
- 2018
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Death and Life of John F. Donovan has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes (127 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released in 2018. It is directed by Xavier Dolan and stars Kit Harington, Jessica Chastain and Thandiwe Newton.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Xavier Dolan
- Cast
- Kit Harington, Jessica Chastain, Thandiwe Newton, Bella Thorne, Susan Sarandon, Kathy Bates, Chris Zylka, Natalie Portman, Ben Schnetzer, Emily Hampshire, Michael Gambon, Nicholas Hoult
- Cinematography
- André Turpin
- Editing
- Xavier Dolan
- Music
- Gabriel Yared
- Written by
- Xavier Dolan, Jacob Tierney
- Produced by
- Xavier Dolan, Michel Merkt, Nancy Grant
- Distribution
- Les Films Séville
Box office, awards and more
- Set in
- New York City
- Country
- Canada
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 2018
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Death and Life of John F. Donovan?
The Death and Life of John F. Donovan has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes, or 127 min.
When did The Death and Life of John F. Donovan release?
The Death and Life of John F. Donovan released in 2018.
Who directed The Death and Life of John F. Donovan?
The Death and Life of John F. Donovan is directed by Xavier Dolan.
Who is in the cast of The Death and Life of John F. Donovan?
The cast of The Death and Life of John F. Donovan includes Kit Harington, Jessica Chastain, Thandiwe Newton, Bella Thorne, Susan Sarandon and Kathy Bates.
What is The Death and Life of John F. Donovan rated in the US?
The Death and Life of John F. Donovan is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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