Dying Young (1991)

06/20/1991 (US) • 1h 51m

Drama, Romance

It's not just a love story. It's a life story.

Overview

After she discovers that her boyfriend has betrayed her, Hilary O'Neil is looking for a new start and a new job. She begins to work as a private nurse for a young man suffering from blood cancer. Slowly, they fall in love, but they always know their love cannot last because he is destined to die.

Top Billed Cast

Julia Roberts

Hilary O'Neil

Campbell Scott

Victor Gaddes

Colleen Dewhurst

Estelle Whittier

David Selby

Richard Geddes

Ellen Burstyn

Mrs. O'Neil


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$18,000,000.00

Revenue

$82,264,675.00

Keywords

new love

life and death

nurse

education

romance

wealth

cancer

falling in love

millionaire

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