The Death & Life of John F. Donovan backdrop

The Death & Life of John F. Donovan 2019 Directed by Xavier Dolan

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.

Country Canada
Production Countries Canada , United Kingdom
Language English
Spoken Languages Czech , English
Gnere Drama
Production Companies Warp Films , Lyla Films , Sons of Manual
Budget $35,000,000
Revenue $3,326,364
Release Date 13 March 2019
123 mins
Cast
Kit Harington John F. Donovan
Natalie Portman Sam 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
Sarah Gadon Liz Jones
Susan Almgren Aunt Faith
Jane Wheeler Aunt Anne
Craig Eldridge Uncle Patrick
Lukas Rolfe Cedric
Ari Millen Big Billy
Gijs Blom Rupert's Boyfriend
Rob Baker Late Night Show Host
Ellen David Adam's Mother
Pat Kiely Director
Anne Mroczkowski News Anchor
James Marchant Police Officer
Suzanne Virdee Female Anchor
Sangita Patel Journalist #1
Hamza Haq Journalist #2
Matthew Raudsepp Hellsome High Actor
Michael Dozier Lawyer #1
Harvey Diamond Lawyer #2
Pierre-Luc Lafontaine Fan in the Club
Vincent Messina Young Fan
Cassie Luk Young Fan
Dakota Jamal Wellman Eric (uncredited)
Leni Parker Bonnie (uncredited)
Katy Breier Trish (uncredited)
Alison Louder Hellsome High Actress (uncredited)
Brent Skagford Editor #1 (uncredited)
Carolyn Fe Porter (uncredited)
Connor McMahon Intern (Sasha) (uncredited)
Holly Bernier Journalist (uncredited)
Sam Taylor Buck Young Daniel (uncredited)
Daniel Murphy Editor #2 (uncredited)
Karl Farrer Driver (uncredited)