As I Lay Dying(2013)
From the classic novel by William Faulkner
As I Lay Dying Synopsis
Strife and disaster befall a poor Mississippi family during a two-day trip by horse and wagon to bury their deceased matriarch.
As I Lay Dying (2013) is a drama film directed by James Franco, released on October 9, 2013 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars James Franco, Danny McBride, Logan Marshall-Green and Ahna O'Reilly. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 87 ratings.
- Director:
- James Franco
- Writers:
- James Franco, William Faulkner, Matt Rager
- Producers:
- Caroline Aragon, Miles Levy, Matthew O'Toole
- Cinematographer:
- Christina Alexandra Voros
- Composer:
- Tim O'Keefe
- Production:
- Lee Caplin / Picture Entertainment, Rabbit Bandini Productions
- Status:
- Released
As I Lay Dying (2013) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for As I Lay Dying before you stream it.
As I Lay Dying Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Franco
as Darl Bundren
Danny McBride
as Vernon Tull
Logan Marshall-Green
as Jewel
Ahna O'Reilly
as Dewey Dell
Jim Parrack
as Cash
Tim Blake Nelson
as Anse
Beth Grant
as Addie Bundren
- Jennifer Kristen Howell
Jennifer Kristen Howell
as Cora Tull
Brady Permenter
as Vardaman Bundren
- Natalie Minton
Natalie Minton
as Kate Tull
Jessica Lemon Wilkinson
as Mrs. Armstid
- Kenny Cook
Kenny Cook
as Grummet
Key crew
Directed by James Franco, written by James Franco, William Faulkner and Matt Rager, produced by Caroline Aragon, Miles Levy and Matthew O'Toole.
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As I Lay Dying Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 87 ratings.
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As I Lay Dying – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch As I Lay Dying online?
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As I Lay Dying (2013) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in As I Lay Dying?
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The main cast of As I Lay Dying (2013) includes James Franco, Danny McBride, Logan Marshall-Green, Ahna O'Reilly and Jim Parrack. The film was directed by James Franco. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was As I Lay Dying released?
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As I Lay Dying was released on October 9, 2013 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is As I Lay Dying worth watching?
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As I Lay Dying (2013) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 87 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for As I Lay Dying?
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