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A Lesson Before Dying (1999)
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In the 1940s South, an African-American man is wrongly accused of the killing a a white store owner. In his defense, his white attorney equates him with a lowly hog, to indicate that he didn't have the sense to know what he was doing. Nevertheless convicted, he is sentenced to die, but his godmother and the aunt of the local schoolteacher convince school teacher go to the convicted man's cell each day to try to reaffirm to him that he is not an animal but a man with dignity.
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Worth tryingReflective
EnergyCalm and observant
ToneHuman and reflective
ExperienceObservation more than conflict
Best suited forcharacter-driven drama and emotional tension
What to expect from this title?Expect a calm watch that stays close to observation, nature, and the human bond rather than plot-heavy conflict.
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Older teens
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Best suited for13
Content levelTeen content
GuidanceMay not suit younger children
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
• Serious themes
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Viewer insight A Lesson Before Dying is a 1999 film in the Drama category from United States. Directed by Joseph Sargent. Starring Don Cheadle and Cicely Tyson. Runtime: about 101 minutes. Original language: English. TMDB rating: 5.0/10.
Genre: Drama, Released in 1999, Original language: English, Production: United States, Runtime: about 101 minutes, Starring Don Cheadle and Cicely Tyson.
Runtime
101 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Don Cheadle
Grant Wiggins
Cicely Tyson
Tante Lou
Mekhi Phifer
Jefferson
Irma P. Hall
Miss Emma
Brent Jennings
Reverend Ambrose
Lisa Arrindell
Vivian Baptiste
Dana Ivey
Edna Guidry
Frank Hoyt Taylor
Sheriff Guidry
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Stuart Culpepper
Henri Pichot
Von Coulter
Farrell Jarreau
Elijah Kelley
Clarence
Wynton Yates
Louis Washington
Patty Mack
Inez
Jameelah Nuriddin
Irene
Director: Joseph Sargent
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1What is movie A Lesson Before Dying (1999)?
It is a movie released in 1999 within the Drama category.
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4What is the rating of A Lesson Before Dying?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 5.0/10 based on 18 ratings.
5What is the runtime of A Lesson Before Dying?
Its runtime is about 101 minutes.
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A grounded dramatic watch where the emotional payoff grows scene by scene and feels strongest once it settles in.
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