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Sometimes I Think About Dying

Play trailer 2:03 Poster for Sometimes I Think About Dying PG-13 Released Jan 26, 2024 1h 31m Drama Comedy Romance Play Trailer Watchlist
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Lost on the dreary Oregon coast, Fran finds solace in her cubicle, listening to the constant hum of officemates and occasionally daydreaming to pass the time. She is ghosting through life, unable to pop her bubble of isolation, when a friendly new coworker, Robert, persistently tries to connect with her. Though it goes against every fiber of her being, she may have to give this guy a chance.
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Departing from corporate comedy,Sometimes I Think About Dying modestly explores critical human connection through a superbly melancholic Daisy Ridley.

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Jonathan Romney Financial Times The film would seem to tread overfamiliar comedy-drama territory, if not for this streak of the bizarre, and for Lambert’s eccentrically heightened visual style. Rated: 3/5 Apr 22, 2024 Full Review Wendy Ide Observer (UK) This angular, acutely perceptive little film is a comedy in the most melancholy of minor keys. Rated: 4/5 Apr 21, 2024 Full Review Robbie Collin Daily Telegraph (UK) It’s largely thanks to Ridley’s finely judged performance that this all works quite as well as it does. Rated: 4/5 Apr 20, 2024 Full Review Gavin Spoors FILMHOUNDS Magazine You're unknowingly pulled into Fran's world through the film's precise craft and technique. Rated: 5/5 Aug 4, 2025 Full Review Joseph Tomastik Loud and Clear Reviews Much like the very lives of its characters, Sometimes I Think About Dying may look unremarkable at first, but it can be lovely when you really gaze under the surface. Rated: 4/5 Dec 8, 2024 Full Review Diego Batlle Otroscines.com A story constructed without haste and with welcome arrests of tenderness and empathy that demands patience but ends up bearing fruit. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3.5/5 Aug 7, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Aaron This movie made me feel not so alone in the world. To have a movie feel like it’s simply a slice of your life is so special. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/14/24 Full Review Carl B Beautiful scenery and quirky characters Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/14/24 Full Review Engel It's a really intimate movie... I know some people are going to label it as boring because it's slow paced and it doesn't really have a soundtrack so it's mostly quiet with just dialog and some low sounding music in some scenes... But I loved it,,, I think there's a lot of like Fran who are misunderstood by their quiet demeanor and lack need to share everything about themselves with everyone they meet right away... I think people like that just need time and they'll open up.. I just wanted the movie to be a little longer to see her character grow a little more.. Good Movie... Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/09/24 Full Review Doug M. One of the most pointlessly boring movies you will ever watch. The story is as monotonous as the characters. Avoid. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/02/24 Full Review Skip it I was happy to support an independent film that I thought would have been more thought provoking and interesting. I kinda liked it a little, but it was a superficial scratch on a very complex topic. In an effort to learn more about it, I tried to talk to the director after the q&a but they acted like I was bothering them and gave a very curt response to a quick question. If someone pays money to see your independent film in this day and age just fake some appreciation in the least (especially if your film is boring and niche) and dont have a q&a. Not worth the money. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/29/24 Full Review Mason M I saw the trailer for this film at a small art house theater about a year and a half ago, I didn't think much about it at the time. But for some reason, that trailer and poster art has been living in the very back of my mind for the past year and a half. So I finally got around to watching this, and it was incredible. Sometimes I Think About Dying is a lovingly crafted character study, and one of the most realistic films possibly ever made. I'll start out with that Fran is one of the most interesting and well crafted characters I've ever seen in a film. All of her actions seem entirely real and she's a side of our society that's rarely depicted this faithfully. And as a person who lives in modern day middle class suburbia, the dialogue from everyone, especially at the office, is spot on. This film really thrives in how much the direction from Rachel Lambert puts us into Fran's head and thoughts, and how lovingly that character is crafted. This is really the most I've actually cared about and rooted for a character in a long time. Daisy Ridley's performance is great too. This film is shot gorgeously too. The photography of this beautifully mundane oceanside town couldn't have been done better. One more little thing I loved about this film was the score, my god, may easily be the most beautiful film score I've ever heard. And that's no exaggeration. Sometimes I Think About Dying is a quiet masterpiece, and is one of few that fully understands what it's depicting. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/15/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Lost on the dreary Oregon coast, Fran finds solace in her cubicle, listening to the constant hum of officemates and occasionally daydreaming to pass the time. She is ghosting through life, unable to pop her bubble of isolation, when a friendly new coworker, Robert, persistently tries to connect with her. Though it goes against every fiber of her being, she may have to give this guy a chance.
Director
Rachel Lambert
Producer
Alex Saks, Daisy Ridley, Dori A. Rath, Lauren Beveridge, Brett Beveridge
Screenwriter
Kevin Armento, Stefanie Abel Horowitz, Katy Wright-Mead
Distributor
Oscilloscope Laboratories
Production Co
Saks Picture Company, Sweet Tomato Films, Point Productions, Mirror Image Films
Rating
PG-13 (Thematic Material|Some Language|Brief Drug Material)
Genre
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 26, 2024, Limited
Runtime
1h 31m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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