Never Die Alone

2004, Drama/Crime, 1h 28m

93 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

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DMX's menacing charisma is put to good use in this stylish but hackneyed modern-day noir. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

A ruthless drug lord, King David (DMX) returns to New York City to start over after years out on the West Coast. When David is fatally stabbed and left in the street, a writer named Paul (David Arquette) discovers him and takes him to the hospital. After David is pronounced dead, Paul finds out that the criminal has left him his personal belongings, including audio recordings of his life story. As Paul listens to the tapes, he hears about David's violent and troubled past.
  • Rating:
    R (Language|Drug Use|Sexuality|Strong Violence)
  • Genre:
    Drama, Crime, Mystery & thriller
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Ernest R. Dickerson
  • Producer:
    Alessandro Camon, Chanel Capra, DMX
  • Writer:
    James Gibson
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     original
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $5.6M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Fox, 20th Century Fox
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround, Dolby SRD, Dolby SR
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

DMX
King David
David Arquette
Paul
Michael Ealy
Michael
Reagan Gomez
Juanita
Clifton Powell
Moon
Jennifer Sky
Janet
Drew Sidora
Ella
Antwon Tanner
Blue
Keesha Sharp
Edna
Paige Hurd
Rhoda Jordan
Brenda
Alessandro Camon
Producer
Ernest R. Dickerson
Director
Marc Gerald
Executive Producer
Chanel Capra
Producer
DMX
Producer
Stephen Belafonte
Associate Producer
Dion Fearon
Executive Producer
John Schmidt
Executive Producer
DMX
Original Music
Damon "Grease" Blackman
Original Music
Matthew Libatique
Cinematographer
Robi Reed
Casting
Stephen Lovejoy
Film Editing
Christiaan Wagener
Production Design
Marie France
Costume Design
Phyllis Williams
Makeup Artist
Chris Miller
Production Manager
James Gibson
Writer
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Critic Reviews for Never Die Alone

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Audience Reviews for Never Die Alone

  • Feb 03, 2010
    just getting an average rating as it started off so slow. when it did get going (half way through) it was half decent and i do like dmx's philisophical manner in the parts he plays. interesting story but ultimately not enough to keep you interested or coming back for a 2nd viewing
    Sanity Assassin ! Super Reviewer
  • Sep 29, 2009
    Somehow this dark fiction, seems to work out very well.
    Joseph E Super Reviewer
  • Jul 14, 2009
    Disappointed with this one. Had a few moments where I thought okay this movie might have some promise. The only character you somewhat care for is the one played by Michael Ealy. He was the only one who seemed to have depth where the others appeared to be superficial and lost.
    George K Super Reviewer
  • Mar 04, 2008
    Good film, hard to watch at certain points though.
    Chosen 7 Super Reviewer
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