Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever

2025 1h 28m EN

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6.3

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METACRITIC

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6.1

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★6.3TMDB · 82●55Metacritic★6.1IMDB · 4,585

Documentary

Synopsis

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In this documentary, wealthy entrepreneur Bryan Johnson puts his body and fortune on the line to defy aging and extend his life beyond all known limits.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Bryan Johnson
Self
Oliver Zolman
Self
Mac Davis
Self
Joao Pedro de Magalhaes
Self
Vadim Gladyshev
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Chris Smith
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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1 / 8

RUNTIME

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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released last year.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Chris Smith, shot by Chris Smith. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

ERA

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Original score by Leopold Ross. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Daniel Koehler shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Bryan Johnson and Oliver Zolman and Mac Davis carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt34977130 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Chris Smith directs. Chris Smith behind the camera. Leopold Ross scores. Daniel Koehler cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released last year.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Chris Smith, shot by Chris Smith. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Leopold Ross. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Daniel Koehler shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Bryan Johnson and Oliver Zolman and Mac Davis carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt34977130 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 82 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
10Classified under 13 themes, including "experiment", "immortality", "eternal youth", "meaning of life".