A Necessary Death (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2008, A Necessary Death is a drama and documentary film directed by Daniel Stamm, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. "Documentary Filmmaker looking for suicidal individual to follow from first preparation to final act." Cut from 142 video tapes, this project sheds light on the tragedy following the infamous Internet ad.
Who’s in it. A Necessary Death stars G.J. Echternkamp as Gilbert, Matthew Tilley as Matt, Valerie Hurt as Valerie and Michael Traynor as Michael, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, A Necessary Death has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Necessary Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Necessary Death tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Necessary Death (2008)?
- In US, A Necessary Death is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Necessary Death worth watching?
- A Necessary Death holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Necessary Death?
- A Necessary Death stars G.J. Echternkamp, Matthew Tilley, Valerie Hurt, Michael Traynor and Konima Parkinson-Jones.
- When was A Necessary Death released?
- A Necessary Death was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.