The Death & Life of John F. Donovan
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The Death & Life of John F. Donovan

(2019)Directed by Xavier Dolan123 min · RDrama

Rupert Turner (Jacob Tremblay) is a young boy who wants one thing, a reply from his favorite TV star, and so he writes to John F. Donovan (Kit Harington). Xavier Dolan tells it from ten years later, with a grown Rupert looking back on the letters, while his mother Sam (Natalie Portman) and the tabloid press circle the friendship. Donovan is at the height of his fame and keeps those letters close, a private life he can't afford to have noticed.

Kit Haringtonas John F. Donovan
Natalie Portmanas Sam Turner
Jacob Tremblayas Rupert Turner
Susan Sarandonas Grace Donovan
Kathy Batesas Barbara Haggermaker
Ben Schnetzeras Rupert Turner (21 y.o.)
Thandiwe Newtonas Journalist
Jared Keesoas James Donovan
Chris Zylkaas Will Jefford Jr.
Amara Karanas Miss Kureshi
Emily Hampshireas Amy Bosworth
Michael Gambonas Man in Diner
Sarah Gadonas Liz Jones
Susan Almgrenas Aunt Faith
Jane Wheeleras Aunt Anne
Craig Eldridgeas Uncle Patrick
Lukas Rolfeas Cedric
Ari Millenas Big Billy
Gijs Blomas Rupert's Boyfriend
Rob Bakeras Late Night Show Host
Ellen Davidas Adam's Mother
Pat Kielyas Director
Anne Mroczkowskias News Anchor
James Marchantas Police Officer