The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017)
Dr. Steven Murphy is a renowned cardiovascular surgeon who presides over a spotless household with his wife and two children. Lurking at the margins of his idyllic suburban existence is Martin, a fatherless teen who insinuates himself into the doctor's life in gradually unsettling ways.
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Runtime: 121 min
Release Date: October 20, 2017
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Colin Farrell - Steven Murphy
- Nicole Kidman - Anna Murphy
- Barry Keoghan - Martin Lang
- Raffey Cassidy - Kim Murphy
- Sunny Suljic - Bob Murphy
- Bill Camp - Matthew Williams
- Alicia Silverstone - Martin's Mother
- Herb Caillouet - Ed Thompson (Hospital Director)
- Barry G. Bernson - Dr. Larry Banks
- Denise Dal Vera - Mary Williams
Screenplay
Cinematography: Thimios Bakatakis
Editing: Yorgos Mavropsaridis
Production: Element Pictures, TPC, Film4 Productions, New Sparta Films, Limp, HanWay Films, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America, Ireland
Language: English, Français
Budget: $3M
Box Office: $11M
Original Language: en
Themes
Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Existential Dread and Questioning, Heartless Cruelty and Suffering, Raging Insanity and Delusions, Psychological Breakdown and Descent into Madness
Keywords
husband wife relationship, hostage, psychopath, insanity, blackmail, surgeon, paralysis, dysfunctional family, paranormal, revenge, hospital, cruelty, brutality, cafe, cardiologist
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Killing of a Sacred Deer about?
- Dr. Steven Murphy is a renowned cardiovascular surgeon who presides over a spotless household with his wife and two children. Lurking at the margins of his idyllic suburban existence is Martin, a fatherless teen who insinuates himself into the doctor's life in gradually unsettling ways.
- Who directed The Killing of a Sacred Deer?
- The Killing of a Sacred Deer was directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.
- Who stars in The Killing of a Sacred Deer?
- The Killing of a Sacred Deer stars Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, Barry Keoghan, Raffey Cassidy, Sunny Suljic, Bill Camp.
- How long is The Killing of a Sacred Deer?
- The Killing of a Sacred Deer has a runtime of 2h 1m (121 minutes).
- What genre is The Killing of a Sacred Deer?
- The Killing of a Sacred Deer is a Drama, Thriller, Mystery film.
- What is the Filmori rating for The Killing of a Sacred Deer?
- The Killing of a Sacred Deer has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of The Killing of a Sacred Deer?
- The Killing of a Sacred Deer had a budget of $3M.
- How much did The Killing of a Sacred Deer gross?
- The Killing of a Sacred Deer grossed $11M worldwide.
- Where was The Killing of a Sacred Deer produced?
- The Killing of a Sacred Deer was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America, Ireland.
- What are the themes of The Killing of a Sacred Deer?
- The themes of The Killing of a Sacred Deer include: Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Existential Dread and Questioning, Heartless Cruelty and Suffering, Raging Insanity and Delusions, Psychological Breakdown and Descent into Madness.