A Good Death Beats a Dull Life (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2006, A Good Death Beats a Dull Life is a comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Busi Cortés, running about 120 minutes. “Better a good death than a bad life” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The women of a prosperous provincial family hide unsuspected secrets which range from the entanglements of love to murder for mercy or for greed. The story of these eccentric women combines love, potions, black humor and death.
Who’s in it. A Good Death Beats a Dull Life stars Marina de Tavira as Tere, Pilar Ixquic Mata as Violeta, Plutarco Haza as Horacio and Lumi Cavazos as Aurora, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, A Good Death Beats a Dull Life has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Good Death Beats a Dull Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Good Death Beats a Dull Life tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Good Death Beats a Dull Life (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Good Death Beats a Dull Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Good Death Beats a Dull Life worth watching?
- A Good Death Beats a Dull Life holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Good Death Beats a Dull Life?
- A Good Death Beats a Dull Life stars Marina de Tavira, Pilar Ixquic Mata, Plutarco Haza, Lumi Cavazos and Evangelina Elizondo.
- When was A Good Death Beats a Dull Life released?
- A Good Death Beats a Dull Life was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.