Never Die Alone (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 5.4

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Released in 2004, Never Die Alone is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Ernest R. Dickerson, running about 88 minutes. “No King Rules Forever” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A drug kingpin's return home touches off a turf war.

Who’s in it. Never Die Alone stars DMX as King David, Michael Ealy as Michael, Drew Sidora as Ella and David Arquette as Paul, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Never Die Alone has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $5.9M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Never Die Alone page.

If you liked it. Fans of Never Die Alone tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Never Die Alone (2004)?
In US, Never Die Alone is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Never Die Alone worth watching?
Never Die Alone holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Never Die Alone?
Never Die Alone stars DMX, Michael Ealy, Drew Sidora, David Arquette and Antwon Tanner.
When was Never Die Alone released?
Never Die Alone was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.