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Die My Love

Die My Love is a 2025 American psychological drama film directed by Lynne Ramsay.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

It follows a young mother in rural Montana whose mental health deteriorates after childbirth.

What it is

Based on Ariana Harwicz’s 2012 novel *Die, My Love* (*Mátate, amor*), the film stars Jennifer Lawrence as Grace, a new mother experiencing severe postpartum depression and psychosis. Robert Pattinson plays her partner Jackson, with supporting roles from LaKeith Stanfield, Sissy Spacek, and Nick Nolte.

Key details

Lynne Ramsay directed and co-wrote the screenplay with Enda Walsh and Alice Birch. The film premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where it was nominated for the Palme d'Or, and was released theatrically in the United States by Mubi on November 7, 2025.

Why it matters

The film adapts a celebrated Argentine novel and continues Ramsay's exploration of psychological distress. It received coverage in Canadian entertainment contexts through its Cannes premiere and North American theatrical rollout.

In short

  • Psychological drama directed by Lynne Ramsay, based on a 2012 novel.
  • Jennifer Lawrence plays a mother with postpartum psychosis in rural Montana.
  • Premiered at Cannes 2025, nominated for Palme d'Or.
  • Released in U.S. theatres on November 7, 2025.
Canadian angle

The film is relevant to Canadian readers as a major English-language international release that screened at Cannes before its North American rollout, and it received coverage in Canadian entertainment contexts through its festival and theatrical release profile.

Quick questions

What is Die My Love about?
It follows Grace, a young mother in rural Montana whose postpartum depression and psychosis worsen after childbirth, straining her marriage and sense of reality.
Who is in the cast of Die My Love?
The cast includes Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Pattinson, LaKeith Stanfield, Sissy Spacek, and Nick Nolte.
Is Die My Love based on a book?
Yes, it is based on Ariana Harwicz’s 2012 novel *Die, My Love* (*Mátate, amor*).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_My_Love
    Supports: Director, premise, source novel, Cannes premiere, and U.S. release date.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9362736/
    Supports: Premise, cast, and U.S. release date.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/die_my_love_2025
    Supports: Synopsis and theatrical release date.
  4. Deep Focus Review — https://www.deepfocusreview.com/reviews/die-my-love/
    Supports: Director, cast, runtime, and release date.