• PG-13, 2 hr.
  • Drama
  • Directed By:
    Joseph Sargent
    In Theaters:
    Jan 1, 1999 Wide
    On DVD:
    Feb 1, 2000
  • Home Box Office

Opening

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46% The Hangover Part III May 23
92% Epic May 24
96% Before Midnight May 24
67% We Steal Secrets: The Story Of Wikileaks May 24
86% Fill the Void May 24
—— A Green Story May 24
—— Alyce Kills May 24

Top Box Office

86% Star Trek Into Darkness $70.2M
78% Iron Man 3 $35.8M
49% The Great Gatsby $23.9M
46% Pain & Gain $3.2M
69% The Croods $3.0M
77% 42 $2.8M
56% Oblivion $2.3M
98% Mud $2.2M
37% Peeples $2.2M
8% The Big Wedding $1.2M

Coming Soon

—— After Earth May 31
—— Now You See Me May 31
100% The Kings of Summer May 31
88% The East May 31

A Lesson Before Dying Reviews

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Michael Dequina
TheMovieReport.com

This riveting drama stands far above most straight-to-tube efforts; in fact, its many virtues surpass many films that receive theatrical release.

Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com | Original Score: 3.5/4

January 12, 2007
Dennis Schwartz
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

What the film lacked was a tension; everything seemed too dry and predictable except for the theme, which was right on the money.

Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | Original Score: B-

January 1, 2000
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com

| Original Score: 2/5

July 7, 2005
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality and Practice

| Original Score: 3/5

March 27, 2004
Laura Fries
Variety
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March 26, 2009

AV Club

May 29, 2001
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