Where to watch The Death & Life of John F. Donovan (2019) in the UK
The Death & Life of John F. Donovan (2019) is currently available to stream in the UK on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 25 July 2026 by ScreenSearch.
A decade after the death of an American TV star, a young actor reminisces about the written correspondence he once shared with the former, as well as the impact those letters had on both their lives.
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Is The Death & Life of John F. Donovan on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
Quick answers for the UK's biggest streaming services, checked against today's data.
Netflix
No — The Death & Life of John F. Donovan (2019) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels instead.
Amazon Prime Video
No — The Death & Life of John F. Donovan (2019) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels instead.
Disney+
No — The Death & Life of John F. Donovan (2019) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels instead.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan.
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Kit HaringtonJohn F. Donovan -
Natalie PortmanSam Turner -
Jacob TremblayRupert Turner -
Susan SarandonGrace Donovan -
Kathy BatesBarbara Haggermaker -
Ben SchnetzerRupert Turner (21 y.o.) -
Thandiwe NewtonJournalist -
Jared KeesoJames Donovan
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The Death & Life of John F. Donovan — frequently asked questions
Where can I stream The Death & Life of John F. Donovan in the UK?
The Death & Life of John F. Donovan (2019) is currently included in subscriptions to Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.
How much does it cost to rent The Death & Life of John F. Donovan?
Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of The Death & Life of John F. Donovan?
Yes. The Death & Life of John F. Donovan can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is The Death & Life of John F. Donovan on Netflix in the UK?
No — The Death & Life of John F. Donovan (2019) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels instead.
Is The Death & Life of John F. Donovan on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — The Death & Life of John F. Donovan (2019) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels instead.
Is The Death & Life of John F. Donovan on Disney+ in the UK?
No — The Death & Life of John F. Donovan (2019) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels instead.
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