Dying Young
“She's given him something nobody else could. A reason to live.”
Synopsis
After she discovers that her boyfriend has betrayed her, Hilary O'Neil is looking for a new start and a new job. She begins to work as a private nurse for a young man suffering from blood cancer. Slowly, they fall in love, but they always know their love cannot last because he is destined to die.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Dying Young (Trailer 1991)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-07
Top Cast
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Julia Roberts
Hilary O'Neil
Campbell Scott
Victor Gaddes
Vincent D'Onofrio
Gordon
Colleen Dewhurst
Estelle Whittier
David Selby
Richard Geddes
Ellen Burstyn
Mrs. O'Neil
Dion Anderson
Cappy
George Martin
Malachi
A.J. Johnson
Shauna
Daniel Beer
Danny
Behrooz Afrakhan
Moamar
Michael Halton
Gordon's Friend
Larry Nash
Assistant
Alex Trebek
Host of Jeopardy
Richard Friedenberg
Jeopardy Contestant
Duncan Henderson
Jeopardy Contestant
Bettina Rose
Jeopardy Contestant
Howard Morris
Voice on Jetsons (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 20, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$82.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.57x
+$64.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joel Schumacher
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Friedenberg
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard
- Original Title
- Dying Young
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $18M
- Worldwide Gross
- $82.3M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox, Fogwood Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joel Schumacher
Richard Friedenberg, Marti Leimbach
James Newton Howard
Juan Ruiz Anchía, Martin Schaer
Robert Brown, Jim Prior
Kevin McCormick, Sally Field
Department Leadership Roster
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Joel Schumacher
Director
Kevin McCormick
Producer
Richard Friedenberg
Screenplay
Juan Ruiz Anchía
Director of Photography
Susan Becker
Costume Design
Robert Brown
Editor
Sally Field
Producer
Jim Prior
Editor
Bill Erickson
Stunt Coordinator
Peter Donen
Visual Effects Supervisor
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 Dying Young
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dying Young about?
After she discovers that her boyfriend has betrayed her, Hilary O'Neil is looking for a new start and a new job. She begins to work as a private nurse for a young man suffering from blood cancer. Slowly, they fall in love, but they always know their love cannot last because he is destined to die.
Who directed Dying Young?
Dying Young was directed by Joel Schumacher.
Who stars in Dying Young?
The principal cast of Dying Young includes Julia Roberts, Campbell Scott, Vincent D'Onofrio, Colleen Dewhurst, David Selby.
When was Dying Young released and how long is it?
Dying Young was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dying Young?
Dying Young had a reported production budget of $18M and grossed $82.3M at the worldwide box office (4.57 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Dying Young?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dying Young was composed by James Newton Howard.
Is Dying Young based on a book or true story?
Dying Young is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Marti Leimbach".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dying Young?
Dying Young 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.).