---
title: "As I Lay Dying"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/as-i-lay-dying-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 152745
imdb_id: "tt1807944"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 110
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 88
content_rating: "R"
---

# As I Lay Dying (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/as-i-lay-dying-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: As I Lay Dying (2013)
Genre: American drama film
Director: James Franco
Co-writer: James Franco
Starring: James Franco, Tim Blake Nelson, Danny McBride, Logan Marshall-Green, Ahna O'Reilly, Jim Parrack, Beth Grant, Brady Permenter.
Based on: William Faulkner's 1930 novel of the same name.
Synopsis: Strife and disaster befall a poor Mississippi family during a two-day trip by horse and wagon to bury their deceased matriarch.
Release Date: 10/11/2013 (US)
Runtime: 1h 50m
Rating: R

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: James Franco
- **Networks / Studios**: Lee Caplin / Picture Entertainment, Rabbit Bandini Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **James Franco** as *Darl Bundren*
- **Danny McBride** as *Vernon Tull*
- **Logan Marshall-Green** as *Jewel*
- **Ahna O'Reilly** as *Dewey Dell*
- **Jim Parrack** as *Cash*
- **Tim Blake Nelson** as *Anse*
- **Beth Grant** as *Addie Bundren*
- **Jennifer Kristen Howell** as *Cora Tull*
- **Brady Permenter** as *Vardaman Bundren*
- **Natalie Minton** as *Kate Tull*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch As I Lay Dying online?
As I Lay Dying is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is As I Lay Dying worth watching?
As I Lay Dying holds a community rating of 5.2/10 based on 88 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie As I Lay Dying and when was it released?
As I Lay Dying is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 2013. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed As I Lay Dying?
As I Lay Dying was directed by James Franco.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [As I Lay Dying — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/152745)
- [As I Lay Dying (2013) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1807944/fullcredits/cast)
- [As I Lay Dying (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/As_I_Lay_Dying_(film))
- [As I Lay Dying (2013) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/152745-as-i-lay-dying/cast)
- [위험한 유혹 (2013년 영화)](https://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/%EC%9C%84%ED%82%A4%EB%B0%B1%EA%B3%BC:%EB%8C%80%EB%AC%B8)
- [as i lay dying (film) 뜻 - 한국어 뜻](https://ko.ichacha.net/english/)

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