Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2002, Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Lone Scherfig, running about 111 minutes. “Meet a man dying to live” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The strange comedy film of two close brothers; one, Wilbur, who wants to kill himself, and the other, Harbour, who tries to prevent this. When their father dies leaving them his bookstore they meet a woman who makes their lives a bit better yet with a bit more trouble as well.
Who’s in it. Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself stars Jamie Sives as Wilbur, Adrian Rawlins as Harbour, Shirley Henderson as Alice and Lisa McKinlay as Mary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself (2002)?
- In GB, Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself worth watching?
- Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself?
- Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself stars Jamie Sives, Adrian Rawlins, Shirley Henderson, Lisa McKinlay and Mads Mikkelsen.
- When was Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself released?
- Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.