Dying to Be Loved (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 4.8

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Released in 2016, Dying to Be Loved is a thriller and tv movie film directed by Paul Shapiro, running about 85 minutes.

What it’s about. Jill Yates' daughter Emily takes up with bad boy Gary, whose violent behavior lands him and Emily in trouble. To avoid prison, Gary and Emily appear to commit a double suicide, but Jill sets out to prove Gary has gone on the lam, taking Emily with him.

Who’s in it. Dying to Be Loved stars Lindsay Hartley as Jill Yates, Paloma Kwiatkowski as Emily Yates, Dan Payne as Connor Hodges and Jedidiah Goodacre as Gary Smith, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Dying to Be Loved has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dying to Be Loved page.

If you liked it. Fans of Dying to Be Loved tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Dying to Be Loved (2016)?
In US, Dying to Be Loved is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Dying to Be Loved worth watching?
Dying to Be Loved holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Dying to Be Loved?
Dying to Be Loved stars Lindsay Hartley, Paloma Kwiatkowski, Dan Payne, Jedidiah Goodacre and James Pizzinato.
When was Dying to Be Loved released?
Dying to Be Loved was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.