Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever (2025)

In this documentary, the rich entrepreneur Bryan Johnson gambles his body and wealth to beat aging and keep himself living longer than anyone thought possible.

“Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever” is an American documentary from 2025 directed by Chris Smith, whose previous credits include “Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened” and “Wham!”. The film, released Jan. 1, 2025, is available to stream on Netflix.

Synopsis:

The documentary follows the journey of Bryan Johnson, a 47-year-old tech entrepreneur who has made it his mission through his latest venture to beat aging in every way possible in hopes of living longer. Making his fortune with Braintree, a payment processing company, Johnson has sunk millions of dollars into “Project Blueprint,” an ambitious course toward reversing the aging processes. His daily regimen now consists of taking more than 50 pills, undergoing myriad medical treatments, and following a strict diet and exercise program.

One particularly controversial element of Johnson’s protocol is the apparent “multi-generational” plasma exchange in which — wait for it — he and his father are transfused with plasma donated by his son, Talmage. The unusual practice has piqued the interest, and skepticism, of the medical community.

In the meantime, Johnson wrestles with his motivations, wanting to spend more time with his son, Talmage, who he believes stands to benefit from Johnson’s research if successful. The documentary also includes interviews of scientists and experts who challenge the scientific basis and safety of Johnson’s approach, and which underscore the larger debate over the ethics and practicality of extreme anti-aging interventions.

Reception:

The movie has had mixed reviews. The film holds a 79% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 14 reviews, and an average rating of 6.1/10.

Metacritic gives it a score of 56 out of 100, for “mixed or average” reviews.

The documentary has been praised by critics for delving deeply into Johnson’s life and the ethical questions of his search for immortality. Nell Minow of RogerEbert. com observed that the film “poses challenging questions about our assumptions that are provocative and worthwhile.”

But some reviews have criticized the film for failing to explore Johnson’s regimen in depth and for possibly making his lifestyle seem more positive than it is. Lee Butler of Movie Meister Reviews said the film “gestures at tougher ideas but doesn’t go near them,” implying an opportunity missed for a more critical look.

Where to Watch:

“Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever” is available for streaming on Netflix.

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