The Living Wake(2007)
The Living Wake Synopsis
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.
The Living Wake (2007) is a comedy film directed by Sol Tryon, released on June 6, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Jesse Eisenberg, Mike O'Connell, Jim Gaffigan and Ann Dowd. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Sol Tryon
- Writers:
- Peter Kline, Mike O'Connell
- Cinematographer:
- Scott Miller
- Composer:
- Carter Little
- Status:
- Released
The Living Wake (2007) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Living Wake before you stream it.
The Living Wake Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jesse Eisenberg
as Mills
Mike O'Connell
as K. Roth Binew
Jim Gaffigan
as Lampert Binew
Ann Dowd
as Librarian
Colombe Jacobsen-Derstine
as Prostitute
Eddie Pepitone
as Reginald
Jill Larson
as Alma Binew
- Diane Kagan
Diane Kagan
as Marla
- Caleb Wentworth
Caleb Wentworth
as Young K. Roth
- Sam Goldfarb
Sam Goldfarb
as K. Roth's Doctor
Matthew Cowles
as Mossman
- Rebecca Comerford
Rebecca Comerford
as Psychic
Key crew
Directed by Sol Tryon, written by Peter Kline and Mike O'Connell.
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The Living Wake Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Living Wake – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Living Wake online?
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The Living Wake (2007) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Living Wake?
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The main cast of The Living Wake (2007) includes Jesse Eisenberg, Mike O'Connell, Jim Gaffigan, Ann Dowd and Colombe Jacobsen-Derstine. The film was directed by Sol Tryon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Living Wake released?
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The Living Wake was released on June 6, 2007 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Living Wake worth watching?
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The Living Wake (2007) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Living Wake?
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Yes. The official The Living Wake trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.