Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever

Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever is a 2025 American documentary film directed by Chris Smith that provides an intimate, objective look at technology entrepreneur Bryan Johnson. The film centers on Johnson’s commitment to radical anti-aging protocols and rigorous self-experimentation, documenting his obsessive quest to reverse the biological effects of aging. Produced by Smith, Ashlee Vance, and Daniel Koehler, the narrative serves as a focused character study into the intersection of extreme bio-hacking, modern health science, and the psychological pursuit of immortality. Rather than offering a traditional biography, the film explores the logistical and philosophical implications of a life dedicated entirely to the quest for physical longevity. It captures a clinical yet compelling sensibility, framing Johnson’s daily experimental regimen within the broader context of human ambition and the limits of biotechnology. The tone is observational, maintaining a professional distance that allows the sheer technical ambition of Johnson’s project to drive the emotional register of the film, highlighting the singular focus required to pursue the end of human senescence.