The Death and Life of John F. Donovan (2019)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | n/a | |
| International Box Office | $3,157,505 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $3,157,505 | |
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Synopsis
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.
Metrics
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 13th, 2019 (Limited) by Momentum Pictures |
| International Releases: | March 15th, 2019 (Wide) (France)
June 27th, 2019 (Wide), released as La mia vita con John F. Donovan (Italy) August 15th, 2019 (Wide), released as СМЕРТЬ И ЖИЗНЬ ДЖОНА Ф. ДОНОВАНА (Russia (CIS)) October 4th, 2019 (Wide), released as Džono F. Donovano mirtis ir gyvenimas (Lithuania) November 1st, 2019 (Wide), released as A Minha Vida com John F. Donovan (Portugal) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | January 14th, 2020 by Momentum Pictures |
| MPA Rating: | R for language throughout and some sexual material. (Rating bulletin 2604 (Cert #52470), 11/13/2019) |
| Running Time: | 123 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Child Actor |
| Plot point: | Bullies, Drug Overdose, Film Actor, LGBTQ+, Sex Scandal |
| Subgenre: | Life Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Lyla Films, Son's of Manual, Warp Films, Les Films Seville |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 3/15/2019 | $1,062,162 | 370 | 384 | 1,586 | $2,642,075 | 4/19/2019 | |||
| Italy | 6/27/2019 | $143,896 | 0 | 19 | 30 | $334,024 | 8/11/2019 | |||
| Lithuania | 10/4/2019 | $2,091 | 8 | 8 | 11 | $2,515 | 10/16/2019 | |||
| Portugal | 11/1/2019 | $4,853 | 11 | 11 | 20 | $7,588 | 10/19/2022 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 8/15/2019 | $74,832 | 261 | 261 | 454 | $171,303 | 10/19/2022 | |||
| International Total | $3,157,505 | 10/19/2022 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Lead Ensemble Member
| Kit Harington | John F. Donovan | |
| Jacob Tremblay | Rupert Turner | |
| Natalie Portman | Sam Turner | |
| Susan Sarandon | Grace Donovan | |
| Kathy Bates | Barbara Haggermaker |
Supporting
| Ben Schnetzer | Rupert Turner (21 Y.O.) | |
| Thandie Newton* | Audrey Newhouse | |
| Emily Hampshire | Amy Bosworth | |
| Sarah Gadon | Liz Jones | |
| Amara Karan | Miss Kureishi |
Production and Technical Credits
| Xavier Dolan | Director | |
| Xavier Dolan | Screenwriter | |
| Jacob Tierney | Screenwriter | |
| Lyse Lafontaine | Producer | |
| Nancy Grant | Producer | |
| Xavier Dolan | Producer | |
| Michel Merkt | Producer | |
| Xavier Dolan | Editor | |
| Mathieu Denis | Editor | |
| Andre Turpin | Director of Photography |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
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.
Metrics
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 13th, 2019 (Limited) by Momentum Pictures |
| International Releases: | March 15th, 2019 (Wide) (France)
June 27th, 2019 (Wide), released as La mia vita con John F. Donovan (Italy) August 15th, 2019 (Wide), released as СМЕРТЬ И ЖИЗНЬ ДЖОНА Ф. ДОНОВАНА (Russia (CIS)) October 4th, 2019 (Wide), released as Džono F. Donovano mirtis ir gyvenimas (Lithuania) November 1st, 2019 (Wide), released as A Minha Vida com John F. Donovan (Portugal) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | January 14th, 2020 by Momentum Pictures |
| MPA Rating: | R for language throughout and some sexual material. (Rating bulletin 2604 (Cert #52470), 11/13/2019) |
| Running Time: | 123 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Child Actor |
| Plot point: | Bullies, Drug Overdose, Film Actor, LGBTQ+, Sex Scandal |
| Subgenre: | Life Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Lyla Films, Son's of Manual, Warp Films, Les Films Seville |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 3/15/2019 | $1,062,162 | 370 | 384 | 1,586 | $2,642,075 | 4/19/2019 | |||
| Italy | 6/27/2019 | $143,896 | 0 | 19 | 30 | $334,024 | 8/11/2019 | |||
| Lithuania | 10/4/2019 | $2,091 | 8 | 8 | 11 | $2,515 | 10/16/2019 | |||
| Portugal | 11/1/2019 | $4,853 | 11 | 11 | 20 | $7,588 | 10/19/2022 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 8/15/2019 | $74,832 | 261 | 261 | 454 | $171,303 | 10/19/2022 | |||
| International Total | $3,157,505 | 10/19/2022 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Lead Ensemble Member
| Kit Harington | John F. Donovan | |
| Jacob Tremblay | Rupert Turner | |
| Natalie Portman | Sam Turner | |
| Susan Sarandon | Grace Donovan | |
| Kathy Bates | Barbara Haggermaker |
Supporting
| Ben Schnetzer | Rupert Turner (21 Y.O.) | |
| Thandie Newton* | Audrey Newhouse | |
| Emily Hampshire | Amy Bosworth | |
| Sarah Gadon | Liz Jones | |
| Amara Karan | Miss Kureishi |
Production and Technical Credits
| Xavier Dolan | Director | |
| Xavier Dolan | Screenwriter | |
| Jacob Tierney | Screenwriter | |
| Lyse Lafontaine | Producer | |
| Nancy Grant | Producer | |
| Xavier Dolan | Producer | |
| Michel Merkt | Producer | |
| Xavier Dolan | Editor | |
| Mathieu Denis | Editor | |
| Andre Turpin | Director of Photography |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.