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Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever

Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever

Documentary · 2025

In this documentary, wealthy entrepreneur Bryan Johnson puts his body and fortune on the line to defy aging and extend his life beyond all known limits.

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Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever

2025 Documentary 1h 28m

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6.3 / 10

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In this documentary, wealthy entrepreneur Bryan Johnson puts his body and fortune on the line to defy aging and extend his life beyond all known limits.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Chris Smith

Bryan Johnson

Bryan Johnson

Self

Oliver Zolman

Oliver Zolman

Self

Mac Davis

Mac Davis

Self

Joao Pedro de Magalhaes

Joao Pedro de Magalhaes

Self

Vadim Gladyshev

Vadim Gladyshev

Self

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Put Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.