The Death of Dick Long

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The Death of Dick Long

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Released Sep 27, 2019

1h 40m

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Drama

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In small-town Alabama, Zeke and Earl scramble to cover up the unlikely and illegal events that led to their friend's death while trying to dodge their families, the cops and one horrified medical examiner.

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Critics Consensus

The Death of Dick Long mixes dark humor with provocative ideas to produce a sharp blend that's admittedly uneven but uniquely satisfying.

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Amy Nicholson

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

A lovely film about what you do when you've done something that is unforgivable.

Oct 4, 2019

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

[For] those willing to take the plunge into the animalistically risqué unknown, The Death of Dick Long gallops to the finish line with authoritative tenacity.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 2, 2019

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Kristy Puchko

Pajiba

The Death of Dick Long is a solidly fun and fascinating film.

Sep 29, 2019

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Ben Flanagan

Vague Visages

At least, The Death of Dick Long is a homecoming for the Alabamian Scheinert that uses his warped view of the place to create a glowing nostalgia and a strong vision for American Indie cinema.

Sep 20, 2023

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Steve Morrissey

Radio Times

The film mostly works thanks to the cast, who make the characters sympathetic, believable and worth spending time with.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 3, 2023

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Alex Bentley

CultureMap

The Death of Dick Long is an interesting diversion for most of its running time, but it's hard not to feel like the filmmakers could have done more with the concept.

Feb 17, 2021

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Daniel Scheinert

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Michael Abbott Jr.

Zeke Olsen

Virginia Newcomb

Lydia Olsen

Andre Hyland

Earl Wyeth

Sarah Baker

Officer Dudley

Jess Weixler

Jane Long

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Synopsis

In small-town Alabama, Zeke and Earl scramble to cover up the unlikely and illegal events that led to their friend's death while trying to dodge their families, the cops and one horrified medical examiner.

Director: Daniel Scheinert
Producer: Daniel Scheinert, Melodie Sisk, Jonathan Wang
Screenwriter: Billy Chew
Distributor: A24
Production Co: A24
Rating: R (Brief Drug Use|Pervasive Language|Disturbing Sexual Material)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 27, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 17, 2019
Runtime: 1h 40m

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