The Life of David Gale
“The crime is clear. The truth is not.”
A man against capital punishment is accused of murdering a fellow activist and is sent to death row.
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Where is The Life of David Gale streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Life of David Gale
The Life of David Gale is a 2003 English-language drama, thriller and crime film directed by Alan Parker. The cast is led by Kevin Spacey, Kate Winslet, Laura Linney. It has a runtime of 2h 10m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 2200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Life of David Gale was produced by Mikona Productions, Universal Pictures, and Intermedia Films and made in Germany and United Kingdom. It was released on February 21, 2003, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $50 million, it went on to gross $39 million worldwide.
- Director
- Alan Parker
- Writers
- Charles Randolph
- Release date
- February 21, 2003
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $50 million
- Box office
- $39 million
- Production
- Mikona Productions, Universal Pictures, Intermedia Films
The Life of David Gale cast & crew
The Life of David Gale was directed by Alan Parker and written by Charles Randolph.
The cast features Kevin Spacey as David Gale, Kate Winslet as Bitsey Bloom, Laura Linney as Constance Hallaway, Rhona Mitra as Berlin, Gabriel Mann as Zack Stemmons, and Matt Craven as Dusty Wright.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alex Parker, cinematography is by Michael Seresin, and it was produced by Alan Parker and Nicolas Cage.
Is The Life of David Gale worth watching?
The Life of David Gale holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 2,198 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 10m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, thriller, and crime, The Life of David Gale is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Life of David Gale
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Cast of The Life of David Gale
Kevin Spacey
David Gale
Kate Winslet
Bitsey Bloom
Laura Linney
Constance Hallaway
Rhona Mitra
Berlin
Gabriel Mann
Zack Stemmons
Matt Craven
Dusty Wright
Jim Beaver
Duke Grover
Cleo King
Barbara Kreuster
Leon Rippy
Braxton Belyeu
Melissa McCarthy
Nico the Goth Girl
Lee Ritchey
Joe Mullarkey
Brandy Little
Motel Waitress
The Life of David Gale — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Life of David Gale in United States?
The Life of David Gale is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Life of David Gale in?
The Life of David Gale is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Life of David Gale?
The Life of David Gale runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
▸What is The Life of David Gale rated?
The Life of David Gale is rated R. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 2,198 ratings.
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