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Film · 2017

The Killing of a Sacred Deer

Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos · starring Bill Camp, Raffey Cassidy and Colin Farrell

  • 2 h 1 min
  • 15
  • Thriller · Drama · Mystery
  • UKIreland
  • Released in the UK 2 November 2017
  • 7.7 AverageMovieNCo
  • 6.5 Users9 votes
  • 8.8 Critics9 reviews
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Synopsis

The Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos, who already surprised with 'The Lobster', will direct this project, which has been described as a psychological thriller with supernatural touches. Dr. Steven Murphy (played by Colin Farrell) is a prominent cardiovascular surgeon who enjoys a flawless home with his wife Anna (Nicole Kidman) and his two children and protocols, Bob (Sunny Suljian), 12, and Kim, 14 (Raffey Cassidy). Although his life seems most idyllic, he keeps a secret. He has hosted Martin (Barry Keoghan), a fatherless teenager. As he appears more in the life of the Murphy family, all members of his family will have to face paranormal events. In the end, Martin will be a threat to all and Steven will have to deal with an event from his past.

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Runtime
121 min2 hours and 1 minute
Box office
£286,448in UK
Rating
15Suitable only for 15 years and over
How long is The Killing of a Sacred Deer?
2 hours and 1 minute (121 minutes).
When was The Killing of a Sacred Deer released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 2 November 2017.
Who directed The Killing of a Sacred Deer?
Yorgos Lanthimos.
Who is in The Killing of a Sacred Deer?
It stars Bill Camp, Raffey Cassidy, Colin Farrell and Barry Keoghan.
Where can I watch The Killing of a Sacred Deer?
In the UK you can watch it on subscription on Mubi and with a channel on Apple TV and a channel on Prime Video.
How much did The Killing of a Sacred Deer make?
It took £286,448 in UK.
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Cast

Full cast (22)
Director
Yorgos Lanthimos
Writers
Frédéric Berthe, Yorgos Lanthimos
Producers
Daniel Battsek, David Kosse, Yorgos Lanthimos, Anne Sheehan

Videos and trailers

All 2 videos
'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' Trailer #2 1:0911 October 2017

Photos and posters

All 13 photos

Reviews

All 9 reviews
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What the critics say average 8.8 from 9

  • 10 The TelegraphRobbie Collin When absurdism feels this wrong, you know it?s being done right. Read
  • 10 The PlaylistJessica Kiang 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' is Lanthimos with the gloves off, and it makes the absurd, amazing ?The Lobster? seem like a warm and cuddly experience by comparison. Read
  • 10 The Hollywood ReporterDavid Rooney The performances across the board are expertly gauged demonstrations of restraint under extreme duress. Read

Box office

Weekend by weekend
  • UK £286,448

Soundtrack

All 16 songs
  1. Rejoice! Sonata for Violin and Violoncello - 4th Movementc, Musikverlag Hans Sikorski GmbH, Co, KG, Hamburg Spotify
  2. Ex Exspecto, Sonata for Bayan Soloc, Musikverlag Hans Sikorski GmbH, Co, KG, Hamburg Spotify
  3. De Profundis for Bayan Soloc, Musikverlag Hans Sikorski GmbH, Co, KG, Hamburg
  4. How Long Will I Love YouWords, Mike Scott, Published SM Publishing UK Limited, Ellie Goulding Spotify

Trivia

  • Yorgos Lanthimos returns to collaborate with screenwriter Efthimis Filippou and producer Film4 after their work together on 'The Lobster'.

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