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The Living Wake (2007): cast, story & where to watch

2007 · Film · ★ 4.2

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Released in 2007, The Living Wake is a comedy film directed by Sol Tryon, running about 91 minutes.

What it’s about. A dark comedy set in a timeless storybook universe. Self-proclaimed artist and genius, K. Roth Binew, has one day to live. He has enlisted his best and only friend, Mills Joquin, to take him around on a bicycle powered rickshaw. In a final attempt to probe life’s deepest mysteries, Binew endures one ridiculous trial after the next. He concludes his day with a final performance, his living wake. On a makeshift stage in an open field, Binew’s friends and enemies gather to witness his madness one final time.

Who’s in it. The Living Wake stars Jesse Eisenberg as Mills, Mike O'Connell as K. Roth Binew, Jim Gaffigan as Lampert Binew and Ann Dowd as Librarian, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, The Living Wake has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Living Wake page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Living Wake tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Living Wake (2007)?
In US, The Living Wake is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Living Wake worth watching?
The Living Wake holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Living Wake?
The Living Wake stars Jesse Eisenberg, Mike O'Connell, Jim Gaffigan, Ann Dowd and Colombe Jacobsen-Derstine.
When was The Living Wake released?
The Living Wake was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.