The Dying Gaul (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2005, The Dying Gaul is a drama film directed by Craig Lucas, running about 95 minutes. “Woe to him who seeks to please rather than appall” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A grief-stricken screenwriter unknowingly enters a three-way relationship with a woman and her film executive husband - to chilling results.
Who’s in it. The Dying Gaul stars Peter Sarsgaard as Robert Sandrich, Patricia Clarkson as Elaine Tishop, Campbell Scott as Jeffrey Tishop and Ryan Miller as Max, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Dying Gaul has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Dying Gaul page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dying Gaul tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dying Gaul (2005)?
- In US, The Dying Gaul 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 Dying Gaul worth watching?
- The Dying Gaul holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dying Gaul?
- The Dying Gaul stars Peter Sarsgaard, Patricia Clarkson, Campbell Scott, Ryan Miller and Faith Jefferies.
- When was The Dying Gaul released?
- The Dying Gaul was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.