Never Die Alone (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Never Die Alone is a 2004 action thriller directed by Ernest R. Dickerson, starring DMX, David Arquette and Michael Ealy. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $5.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 26% on Rotten Tomatoes and 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Ernest R. Dickerson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Never Die Alone About?
The premise of Never Die Alone without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After returning to New York City seeking a new beginning, King David, played by DMX, is viciously attacked and left for dead. Writer Paul, portrayed by David Arquette, finds him and offers assistance as David’s condition worsens. As David’s life fades, he leaves behind a collection of audio recordings detailing his troubled past. Paul becomes engrossed in these recordings, delving into the dark secrets and violent events that shaped David’s life and ultimately led to his downfall.
Never Die Alone Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- bikini
- limousine
- throne
- hot tub
- massage
- crime boss
- hood
- three word title
- title appears in writing
- 2000s
- no opening credits
- drugs
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- nonlinear timeline
- told in flashback
- voice over narration
- neo noir
- blaxploitation
- f word
- profanity
- machismo
- bare chested male
- tattoo
- slow motion scene
- slow motion action scene
- freeze frame
- dutch angle
- split screen
- ghetto
- african american
- n word
- racial slur
- junkie
- urban setting
- new york city
- los angeles california
- drug lord
- reporter
- journalist
- audio cassette
- typewriter
- apartment
- cigarette smoking
- pimp
- prostitute
- drug kingpin
- gangster
- gangsta
- organized crime
- henchman
- thug
Never Die Alone Cast
DMX leads the cast, with David Arquette and Michael Ealy. Directed by Ernest R. Dickerson.
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Director Ernest R. Dickerson
More from Ernest R. Dickerson
More films directed by Ernest R. Dickerson, best-rated first: Juice, Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight, Bulletproof and Bones.
Never Die Alone Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Never Die Alone 26% on Rotten Tomatoes and 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 26% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 61%
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Metacritic 38 Metascore
User score 6.5
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TMDB 54% User score
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Never Die Alone Plot Summary
What happens in Never Die Alone from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a gritty resurgence to the streets of New York City, King David, a notorious criminal haunted by a troubled past, embarks on a quest for redemption as he aims to settle old scores with the ruthless drug lord known as Moon. A self-described chronicler of his life, David keeps meticulous audio journals, often revolving around an enigmatic woman named Edna, whose profound influence he frequently reflects upon. Upon his return to the city, he encounters Jasper, a barkeep who bears an intense animosity towards him, alongside Paul, a struggling writer whose life is on the brink of a dramatic transformation.
Full summary
The whole story of Never Die Alone, scene by scene
Never Die Alone Box Office
Never Die Alone grossed $5.9 million worldwide. $5.6 million came from the US and Canada and $277,702 (5%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$5.9M
- US & Canada
- $5.6M
- International
- $277.7K
Never Die Alone Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Never Die Alone.
How Well Do You Know Never Die Alone?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Never Die Alone
12 cars on screen, including the 1974 Stutz Blackhawk VI and the Jeep Cherokee.
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1974 Stutz Blackhawk VI Main role -
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1993 Buick Regal Minor role -
1992 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
Never Die Alone Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “ネバー・ダイ・アローン” and “Drogkirály”.
- Also known as
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- ネバー・ダイ・アローン
- Drogkirály
- Nunca Morra Sozinho
- למות בסטייל
- Nunca mueras solo
- Не умирай в одиночку
- Nigdy nie umieraj sam
- Neumírej sám
- Не умирай сам
- 네버 다이 얼론
- 决不低头
- Neumieraj sám
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- Не вмирай наодинці
- Asla Yalnız Ölme
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Never Die Alone FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Never Die Alone, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Never Die Alone?
Never Die Alone runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Never Die Alone released?
Never Die Alone was released on March 26, 2004.
Who directed Never Die Alone?
Never Die Alone was directed by Ernest R. Dickerson.
More films by Ernest R. Dickerson Who is in the cast of Never Die Alone?
Never Die Alone stars DMX, David Arquette and Michael Ealy.
How much did Never Die Alone make at the box office?
Never Die Alone grossed $5.9 million worldwide ($5.6 million domestic, $277,702 international).
How is Never Die Alone rated?
Never Die Alone has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 26% on Rotten Tomatoes, 38 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.
Does Never Die Alone have a post-credit scene?
No. Never Die Alone has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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