Veronika Decides to Die
“For Veronika, confronting death... is discovering life.”
Synopsis
After a frantic suicide attempt, Veronika awakens inside a mysterious mental asylum. Under the supervision of an unorthodox psychiatrist who specializes in controversial treatment, Veronika learns that she has only weeks to live.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The OFFICIAL "Veronika Decides to Die" Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-05-14
Top Cast
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Sarah Michelle Gellar
Veronika
David Thewlis
Dr. Blake
Jonathan Tucker
Edward
Erika Christensen
Claire
Melissa Leo
Mari
Erica Gimpel
Nurse White
Waleed Zuaiter
Lecturer
Victor Slezak
Gabriel Durant
Adrian Martinez
Nurse #1
Florencia Lozano
Dr. Thompson
Barbara Sukowa
Mom
Matthew Cowles
Old Fred
Rena Owen
Nurse Josephine
Holter Graham
Eric Grafton
Stuart Rudin
Deluded Man Patient
Ward Horton
Guy
Meg Gibson
Pro-Pundit
John Farrer
Old Fisherman
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 21, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.19x
-$7.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emily Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Gross, Paulo Coelho
- Original Score
- Murray Gold
- Original Title
- Veronika Decides to Die
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.7M
- Production Studios
- Velvet Steamroller Entertainment, Future Films, Muse Productions, PalmStar Media, Das Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emily Young
Larry Gross, Paulo Coelho
Murray Gold
Seamus Tierney
Úna Ní Dhonghaíle
Jonathan Bross, Chris Hanley, Simon Horsman, Shara Kay, Kevin Scott Frakes
Department Leadership Roster
Emily Young
Director
Jonathan Bross
Producer
Chris Hanley
Producer
Shara Kay
Producer
Mitchell Goldman
Producer
Úna Ní Dhonghaíle
Editor
Larry Gross
Writer
Sriram Das
Producer
Seamus Tierney
Director of Photography
Murray Gold
Original Music Composer
Frank L. Fleming
Costume Design
John Nyomarkay
Production Design
Manny Siverio
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Veronika Decides to Die
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Veronika Decides to Die about?
After a frantic suicide attempt, Veronika awakens inside a mysterious mental asylum. Under the supervision of an unorthodox psychiatrist who specializes in controversial treatment, Veronika learns that she has only weeks to live.
Who directed Veronika Decides to Die?
Veronika Decides to Die was directed by Emily Young.
Who stars in Veronika Decides to Die?
The principal cast of Veronika Decides to Die includes Sarah Michelle Gellar, David Thewlis, Jonathan Tucker, Erika Christensen, Melissa Leo.
When was Veronika Decides to Die released and how long is it?
Veronika Decides to Die was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of Veronika Decides to Die?
Veronika Decides to Die had a reported production budget of $9M and grossed $1.7M at the worldwide box office (0.19 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Veronika Decides to Die?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Veronika Decides to Die was composed by Murray Gold.
Is Veronika Decides to Die based on a book or true story?
Veronika Decides to Die is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Paulo Coelho".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Veronika Decides to Die?
Veronika Decides to Die holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).