The Life of David Gale

Where to Watch The Life of David Gale (2003) (Legally)

The crime is clear. The truth is not.
Feb 21, 2003 DE 130 min 15
7.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
2 197 votes
Drama Thriller Crime
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (2003), without spoilers.

Genre-wise, it leans into Drama, Thriller, Crime, with a runtime around 130 minutes.

Top billed names include Kevin Spacey, Kate Winslet, Laura Linney, Rhona Mitra.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

prison, journalist, death penalty, professor, texas, death row, interview, murder, reporter, intern, innocent, activist

Official trailer

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Plot

A man against capital punishment is accused of murdering a fellow activist and is sent to death row.

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Main cast

Kevin Spacey
Kevin Spacey
as David Gale
Kate Winslet
Kate Winslet
as Bitsey Bloom
Laura Linney
Laura Linney
as Constance Hallaway
Rhona Mitra
Rhona Mitra
as Berlin
Gabriel Mann
Gabriel Mann
as Zack Stemmons
Matt Craven
Matt Craven
as Dusty Wright
Jim Beaver
Jim Beaver
as Duke Grover
Cleo King
Cleo King
as Barbara Kreuster
Leon Rippy
Leon Rippy
as Braxton Belyeu
Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy
as Nico the Goth Girl