---
title: "Living & Dying"
year: 2007
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/living-dying-2007"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 17954
imdb_id: "tt0479948"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 4.4
vote_count: 33
content_rating: "R"
---

# Living & Dying (2007) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/living-dying-2007

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Living & Dying is a 2007 crime and thriller film with a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes. The story follows four desperate bank robbers who abandon their heist plans when two hostages turn out to be psychotic killers, forcing the criminals into the role of reluctant heroes while police surround the building.

The film stars Edward Furlong as Sam, Bai Ling as Nadia, and Arnold Vosloo as Rick Devlin. It explores a high-stakes standoff inside a bank where the robbers must stop the killers before everyone is ruthlessly slaughtered.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Desperate bank robbers become reluctant heroes when hostages turn out to be psychotic killers."

### Why Watch
- Features a tense hostage scenario inside a surrounded bank.
- Brings a twist where robbers are forced to protect people from ruthless killers.
- Features a cast including Edward Furlong, Bai Ling, and Arnold Vosloo.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The premise involves ruthless slaughter and methodical executions.
- Tone & Suitability: This R-rated film has a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes, focusing on crime and thriller elements with intense hostage situations.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #bank-heist, #hostage-situation, #psychotic-killers, #crime-thriller, #police-surroundings

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Midnight Pulp, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, FILMBOX+ Now Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | FILMBOX+ Now Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jon Keeyes
- **Networks / Studios**: New Films International, Hermès Film, Highland Myst Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Edward Furlong** as *Sam*
- **Bai Ling** as *Nadia*
- **Arnold Vosloo** as *Rick Devlin*
- **Yelda Reynaud** as *Det. Catherine Pulliam*
- **Michael Madsen** as *Agent Lind*
- **Curtis Wayne** as *Karl Schroder*
- **Trent Haaga** as *Max Reichmann*
- **Jordana Spiro** as *Mary Jane*
- **Brandy Little** as *Alice*
- **Hayden Tweedie** as *Jenny*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Living & Dying?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database and Plex.

### Q: Is Living & Dying worth watching?
It is worth watching if you like fast-paced crime thrillers with unexpected twists involving bank robbers and psychotic killers.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes.

### Q: Are there essential episodes to watch?
Living & Dying is a feature film released in 2007 rather than a series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Living & Dying — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/17954)
- [Living & Dying (2007) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0479948/fullcredits/)
- [Living & Dying (2007) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/17954-living-dying/cast)
- [Living & Dying (2007) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/living-and-dying/credits)
- [Living & Dying Cast: Edward Furlong, Bai Ling, Arnold Vosloo](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/living-dying/1337530/credits/)
- [FILM REVIEW; Living, Thieving and Dying on Casablanca's Mean Streets](https://www.nytimes.com/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*