Veronika Decides to Die (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2009, Veronika Decides to Die is a drama and romance film directed by Emily Young, running about 103 minutes. “For Veronika, confronting death... is discovering life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a frantic suicide attempt, Veronika awakens inside a mysterious mental asylum. Under the supervision of an unorthodox psychiatrist who specializes in controversial treatment, Veronika learns that she has only weeks to live.
Who’s in it. Veronika Decides to Die stars Sarah Michelle Gellar as Veronika, David Thewlis as Dr. Blake, Jonathan Tucker as Edward and Erika Christensen as Claire, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Veronika Decides to Die has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Veronika Decides to Die page.
If you liked it. Fans of Veronika Decides to Die tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Veronika Decides to Die (2009)?
- In US, Veronika Decides to Die is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Veronika Decides to Die worth watching?
- Veronika Decides to Die holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Veronika Decides to Die?
- Veronika Decides to Die stars Sarah Michelle Gellar, David Thewlis, Jonathan Tucker, Erika Christensen and Melissa Leo.
- When was Veronika Decides to Die released?
- Veronika Decides to Die was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.