Dear David Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Sep. 25, 2023

Dear David

Release Date: Friday, October 13, 2023 Limited Friday, October 13, 2023 VOD / Digital

Director: John McPhail

Starring: Justin Long • Andrea Bang • Augustus Prew • Rachel Wilson • Ethan Hwang

R Thriller 1 hr, 34 m

5 / 5.0

86% WILL SEE 14% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: A social media content creator becomes haunted by the ghost of a boy possessed by a demonic entity.

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Who is making Dear David – Crew List

A look at Dear David behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director John McPhail last helmed Anna and the Apocalypse and Grow. The film's writer Mike Van Waes last penned Leprechaun.

Director: John McPhail
Screenwriter: Mike Van Waes
Producers: Jason Moring
Michael Philip
Richard Alan Reid

Studios: Lionsgate Studios
Production Company: BuzzFeed Motion Pictures
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Production – What we know about the Dear David

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Oct 2022

Completed

Changed Dear David movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Nov 2021

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for violent content, language and a sexual reference
Runtime: 1 hr, 34 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Dear David Trailers and Clips

Dear David

Official Trailer

Dear David Release Date: When was the film released?

Dear David was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, October 13 , 2023. There were 21 21 other movies released on the same date, including The Exorcist Believer, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour and Anatomy of a Fall. As a limited release, Dear David was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for Dear David is currently being determined. Stay tuned!