The Death and Life of John F. Donovan 2019

As a fading Hollywood icon's secrets are unearthed, a nostalgic reflection on a lost era unfolds, weaving together the poignant tale of an unlikely pen palship between a young actor and the enigmatic John F. Donovan, whose tragic fate continues to captivate generations.

As a fading Hollywood icon's secrets are unearthed, a nostalgic reflection on a lost era unfolds, weaving together the poignant tale of an unlikely pen palship between a young actor and the enigmatic John F. Donovan, whose tragic fate continues to captivate generations.

Does The Death and Life of John F. Donovan have end credit scenes?

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The Death and Life of John F. Donovan does not have end credit scenes.

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28

Metascore

5.9

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
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TOMATOMETER

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0%

User Score

IMDb

6.1 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

69

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User Score

Movie Insider

3.00/5

From 2 fan ratings

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Bedford

1981

YMQ

Honda

2006

Civic

Land-Rover

2003

Range Rover Series III

Lincoln

2003

Town Car Stretched Limousine

LTI

TX1

Mercedes-Benz

2002

A-Klasse W168

Nissan

1996

Pathfinder

Nissan

1999

Pathfinder

Renault

Clio 1

SAAB

1998

9-3 Cabrio

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