
We Die Young
2019 · Movie · R · 93 min · ★ 6.8 · 25% critics
A teenager caught in neighborhood gang life tries to keep his younger brother from being pulled in too. When a troubled war veteran enters their orbit, a dangerous situation creates a chance for protection, escape, and hard choices.
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Details
- Years
- 2019
- Release date
- 2019-05-09
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Critic score
- 25/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.8/10 (352 votes)
About
You may like this if you want a gritty, serious crime drama with more emotion than flashy action; Not for you if you expect martial arts thrills or a smooth pace.
Pros: grounded gang setting; strong young leads; tense dramatic moments | Cons: uneven pacing; shaky visual style; limited action payoff
Themes
- street war
- betrayal
- drug cartel
- inner city
- gang violence
- escape attempt
- life‑or‑death stakes
- criminal territory
- teen brothers
- cartel leader
- vulnerable youth
- ruthless criminals
- +3 more
Cast & crew

Jean-Claude Van Damme
as Daniel

David Castañeda
as Rincon

Joana Metrass
as Anna

Elijah Rodriguez
as Lucas

Nicholas Sean Johnny
as Miguel

Charlie MacGechan
as Jester

Dean John-Wilson
as Mousy

Jim Caesar
as Felix

Kerry Bennett
as Brenda

Uriel Emil Pollack
as Spider
Directed by Lior Geller