Plot Explained Spoilers guaranteed!
Plot Explained

Browse by genre

Why Don't You Just Die! (2020) movie poster

Timeline

Why Don't You Just Die! (2020) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2020 · 99 min · Russian
Echo score 78
JustWatch #7,217 3
Directed by
Kirill Sokolov
Starring
Vitaliy Khaev, Aleksandr Kuznetsov, Aleksandr Domogarov, Elena Shevchenko, Evgeniya Kregzhde, Igor Grabuzov

Driven by a desire for revenge, Matvey targets the father of his girlfriend. What begins as a calculated plan quickly escalates into a darkly comedic and relentless battle of wits. Andrey, the seemingly ordinary father, proves to be a surprisingly formidable opponent, constantly outsmarting Matvey. Despite facing escalating challenges and the odds increasingly against him, Matvey stubbornly refuses to back down.

On this page (5)
  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (12)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Every angle

Where to watch

Where to Watch Why Don't You Just Die! (2020)

Where can you watch Why Don't You Just Die!? Stream, rent or buy it in the US, including on ARROW, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store: current JustWatch availability with up-to-date prices.

Streaming availability powered by JustWatch

12 events in order · contains spoilers

Why Don't You Just Die! Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Why Don't You Just Die! (2020) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Olga's Manipulation

    Olga, feeling wronged and desperate, concocts a plan to rid herself of her father, Andrei Gennadievich. She persuades her boyfriend Matvei to commit murder, claiming that Andrei abused her throughout her childhood.

  2. The Intrusion

    Matvei, fueled by Olga's claims, enters Andrei's apartment armed with a hammer. However, upon his arrival, he is immediately caught by Andrei, who quickly senses something is amiss.

    Where
    Andrei's apartment
  3. Brutal Interrogation

    Overpowered by Andrei, Matvei finds himself tied up in a brutal interrogation. After withstanding Andrei’s aggressive questioning, Matvei reveals the motive behind his actions, shocking Andrei to his core.

    Where
    Andrei's apartment
  4. The Clash

    With emotions running high, Matvei and Andrei engage in a violent physical clash. During this chaos, a hidden stash of money is uncovered from the family's sofa, indicating deeper layers to their conflict.

    Where
    Andrei's apartment
  5. Evgenich's Arrival

    Just as Matvei manages to make a brief escape, Andrei’s police colleague, Evgenich, arrives on the scene. This unexpected arrival escalates the tension, leading to a deadly confrontation between the three.

    Where
    Andrei's apartment
  6. Secrets Revealed

    Amidst the struggle, long-hidden secrets of corruption between Andrei and Evgenich come to light. Their dark dealings, involving taking bribes and covering up crimes, unravel in the heat of the moment.

  7. Confession

    In a moment of vulnerability, Olga confesses that her claims of abuse were fabricated. Her true intention was to access her father's hidden fortune, which she believed would free her from their toxic relationship.

  8. The Betrayal

    As conflict escalates, Olga's loyalty wavers. In a shocking act of betrayal, she stabs Matvei, demonstrating her willingness to eliminate anyone standing in the way of her obtaining the money.

    Where
    Andrei's apartment
  9. A Fatal Shot

    In the ensuing chaos, Andrei shoots his friend Evgenich to avoid being exposed. The act cements the tragedy of the situation, as once trusted relationships disintegrate amidst violence and betrayal.

    Where
    Andrei's apartment
  10. Family Chaos

    With violence spiraling out of control, the family's dark secrets lead to tragedy. The chaos results in deadly consequences for each member of the family, an ultimate fallout of corruption and lies.

    Where
    Andrei's apartment
  11. Miraculous Survival

    In a shocking conclusion, Matvei, severely injured but miraculously alive, manages to escape the blood-stained apartment. His survival marks a grim end to the brutal confrontation filled with betrayal.

    Where
    Andrei's apartment
  12. Leaving the Money Behind

    Ultimately, in the midst of the chaos and destruction, Matvei leaves behind the very money that ignited the carnage. His choice signifies a rejection of the greed that led to the family's demise.

    Where
    Andrei's apartment

Last updated: November 25, 2024 at 19:24

Was this helpful?

Timeline questions answered

Why Don't You Just Die! Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Why Don't You Just Die! (2020): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why did Olga manipulate Matvei into killing her father?

Olga fabricated stories of childhood abuse to convince Matvei that her father Andrei was a monster who deserved to die. In reality, her true motivation was to access the hidden fortune her father had stashed in the apartment, which she believed would finally free her from her toxic relationship with him.

  • olga
  • manipulation
  • murder
  • abuse lie
  • hidden money
Q2

How did Matvei get caught so quickly after entering the apartment?

Matvei entered the apartment armed with a hammer, but Andrei immediately sensed something was wrong. The older man quickly overpowered the younger intruder, subdued him, and tied him up before Matvei could accomplish his goal.

  • matvei
  • caught
  • hammer
  • apartment
  • overpowered
Q3

Why was Andrei shocked by Matvei's revelation during the interrogation?

Andrei was shaken because Matvei revealed that he came to kill him based on Olga's claims of childhood abuse. This forced Andrei to confront the fact that his own daughter wanted him dead and had weaponized a lie about him to orchestrate his murder.

  • andrei
  • shocked
  • interrogation
  • abuse claim
  • olga
Q4

What was the hidden money discovered in the sofa?

The money was a stash of ill-gotten cash that Andrei had accumulated through years of corruption with his police colleague Evgenich. It represented bribes and covered-up crimes, hidden away in the family's sofa as a secret reserve.

  • hidden money
  • sofa
  • corruption
  • bribe
  • stash
Q5

What was the corruption history between Andrei and Evgenich?

Andrei and Evgenich had been involved in long-standing criminal dealings, taking bribes and covering up crimes together. Their partnership in corruption dated back years and was revealed when Evgenich arrived at the apartment, leading to a deadly confrontation.

  • evgenich
  • corruption
  • bribes
  • police
  • crime cover-up
Q6

Why did Olga admit that the abuse claims were fabricated?

Olga confessed that her claims of childhood abuse were completely fabricated. Her real intention was to get access to her father's hidden fortune. The confession came as the conflict escalated and distrust grew among everyone in the apartment.

  • olga
  • confession
  • abuse lie
  • fabricated
  • hidden fortune
Q7

Why did Olga stab Matvei?

Olga stabbed Matvei to eliminate anyone who stood between her and the hidden money. Despite being his girlfriend and the one who manipulated him into the situation, she proved willing to kill to get what she wanted, showing her complete betrayal.

  • olga
  • stabs matvei
  • betrayal
  • money
  • greed
Q8

Why did Andrei shoot his colleague Evgenich?

Andrei shot Evgenich to prevent being exposed for their years of corruption. With secrets unraveling and violence escalating, Andrei chose to eliminate his partner in crime to protect himself, cementing the complete breakdown of their relationship.

  • andrei
  • shoots evgenich
  • corruption
  • expose
  • murder
Q9

How did Matvei survive the bloodbath?

Matvei survived despite being severely injured during the violent confrontation. He managed to stagger out of the blood-soaked apartment while gravely wounded, making it to the exit in a shocking display of resilience.

  • matvei
  • survives
  • injured
  • escape
  • bloodbath
Q10

Why did Matvei leave the money behind when he escaped?

Matvei left behind the very money that had triggered the entire chain of events. His choice represented a rejection of the greed and corruption that destroyed the family, choosing to abandon the blood money despite having the opportunity to take it.

  • matvei
  • leaves money
  • reject greed
  • corruption
  • aftermath

Movie threads

More Movies Like Why Don't You Just Die!, by Mood & Story

Curated lists built around what makes Why Don't You Just Die! tick: the same mood, the same kind of story or the same emotional payoff. Each list explains why these movies belong together.

Claustrophobic thrillers in a single location like Why Don't You Just Die!

Tense stories where confined spaces become pressure cookers for violence and secrets. If you liked the intense, confined chaos of Why Don't You Just Die!, explore more movies like it. This thread features similar thrillers and dark comedies where a single apartment or house becomes a pressure cooker for betrayal, revenge, and explosive violence.

  • claustrophobic
  • tense
  • chaotic
  • brutal
  • suspenseful
  • unrelenting
  • Tone: dark, tense, claustrophobic
  • Pacing: fast, unrelenting
Why these movies?

The story pattern: Stories in this thread typically begin with a simple premise that quickly escalates within a limited setting. The confined space strips away escape routes, forcing characters to confront each other directly. Revelations, betrayals, and violence compound in a chain reaction, leading to an inevitable and often destructive conclusion.

Why they belong together: These movies are grouped by their oppressive use of a single location to create unbearable tension. They share a fast-paced, chaotic energy where the setting itself becomes a character, driving the narrative toward a brutal and contained climax.

Movies where a simple plan goes horribly wrong like Why Don't You Just Die!

Simple schemes that spiral into chaotic and bleak catastrophes beyond anyone's control. Fans of Why Don't You Just Die! will enjoy these similar movies about revenge plots and simple schemes spiraling into chaos. Discover other darkly comedic thrillers and dramas where a character's stubborn determination leads them into a bleak and violent nightmare.

  • unrelenting
  • cynical
  • chaotic
  • brutal
  • betrayal
  • revenge
  • Tone: dark, cynical, bleak
  • Pacing: fast, escalating
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative pattern follows a protagonist determined to execute a clear plan, only to be met with immediate and escalating resistance. Each attempt to regain control makes the situation worse, revealing deeper layers of corruption and betrayal. The journey is marked by stubborn persistence in the face of overwhelming odds, culminating in a Pyrrhic victory or total defeat.

Why they belong together: These films share a core structure of a flawed plan meeting a formidable opposition, creating a domino effect of failure and violence. They are united by a darkly comedic or cynical tone, heavy emotional weight from cascading consequences, and a bleak outlook on human nature.

Every angle

Why Don't You Just Die! (2020) Explained: Plot, Timeline & Characters

Everything about Why Don't You Just Die! in one place: what happens in the plot summary, the timeline in chronological order, the characters and meaning and a spoiler-free summary. What's After the Movie adds the cast, box office and post-credit scenes.

Coming soon on iOS and Android

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

Plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Catch up on any movie in minutes, save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when we launch. Your email stays private, always.

Learn more about the app