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Dying Young (1991)

โ€œShe's given him something nobody else could. A reason to live.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 501 votes 1h 51m r RomanceDrama

#41 of 65 films from 1991 #771 of 1374 in romance

Directed by Joel Schumacher ยท Written by Richard Friedenberg, Marti Leimbach

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Overview

After she discovers that her boyfriend has betrayed her, Hilary O'Neil is looking for a new start and a new job. She begins to work as a private nurse for a young man suffering from blood cancer. Slowly, they fall in love, but they always know their love cannot last because he is destined to die.

Cast

Julia Robertsas Hilary O'Neil
Campbell Scottas Victor Gaddes
Vincent D'Onofrioas Gordon
Colleen Dewhurstas Estelle Whittier
David Selbyas Richard Geddes
Ellen Burstynas Mrs. O'Neil
Dion Andersonas Cappy
George Martinas Malachi
A.J. Johnsonas Shauna
Daniel Beeras Danny
Behrooz Afrakhanas Moamar
Michael Haltonas Gordon's Friend
Larry Nashas Assistant
Alex Trebekas Host of Jeopardy

Facts

Release dateJune 20, 1991
Runtime111 min (1h 51m) โ€” about the same as the 1991 average of 107 min
GenresRomance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$18,000,000
Box office$82,264,675 (4.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0101787

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Questions

How long is Dying Young?
Dying Young runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Is Dying Young worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 501 votes, which places it #41 of 65 films released in 1991 in this index (top 38%) and #771 among 1374 romance titles.
Who directed Dying Young?
Dying Young was directed by Joel Schumacher. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Falling Down (1993), A Time to Kill (1996), The Phantom of the Opera (2004).
Who stars in Dying Young?
Julia Roberts as Hilary O'Neil; Campbell Scott as Victor Gaddes; Vincent D'Onofrio as Gordon; Colleen Dewhurst as Estelle Whittier; David Selby as Richard Geddes; Ellen Burstyn as Mrs. O'Neil.
What is Dying Young rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Dying Young?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/33778.

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