The Death & Life of John F. Donovan (2019)

6.9/10 • 123 min • Drama

Overview

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.

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

Sarah Gadon

Liz Jones

Susan Almgren

Aunt Faith

Jane Wheeler

Aunt Anne

Craig Eldridge

Uncle Patrick

Ari Millen

Big Billy

Gijs Blom

Rupert's Boyfriend

Rob Baker

Late Night Show Host

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