Movie: The Death & Life of John F. Donovan

Top 10 Billed Cast

Kit Harington
Kit Harington

John F. Donovan

Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman

Sam Turner

Jacob Tremblay
Jacob Tremblay

Rupert Turner

Susan Sarandon
Susan Sarandon

Grace Donovan

Kathy Bates
Kathy Bates

Barbara Haggermaker

Ben Schnetzer
Ben Schnetzer

Rupert Turner (21 y.o.)

Thandiwe Newton
Thandiwe Newton

Journalist

Jared Keeso
Jared Keeso

James Donovan

Chris Zylka
Chris Zylka

Will Jefford Jr.

Amara Karan
Amara Karan

Miss Kureshi

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Official Trailer

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TIFF 2018 Cast and Crew Q&A

TIFF 2018 Cast and Crew Q&A

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TIFF 2018 Cast and Crew Q&A

TIFF 2018 Cast and Crew Q&A - Featurette

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