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First They Killed My Father

2017·Movie·R·136 min·7.4(710)

A 5-year-old girl embarks on a harrowing quest for survival amid the sudden rise and terrifying reign of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia.

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About First They Killed My Father

First They Killed My Father is a 2017 English-language war, drama and history film directed by Angelina Jolie. The cast is led by Sareum Srey Moch, Phoeung Kompheak, Sveng Socheata. It has a runtime of 2h 16m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.

First They Killed My Father was produced by Bophana Production and made in United States of America. It was released on February 18, 2017, and carries a R certification.

Director
Angelina Jolie
Writers
Angelina Jolie, Loung Ung
Release date
February 18, 2017
OTT release
September 15, 2017
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$24 million
Production
Bophana Production
#cambodia#mass murder#1970s#biography#genocide#prison camp#forced labor#history

First They Killed My Father cast & crew

First They Killed My Father was directed by Angelina Jolie and written by Angelina Jolie and Loung Ung.

The cast features Sareum Srey Moch as Loung, Phoeung Kompheak as Pa, Sveng Socheata as Ma, Mun Kimhak as Kim, Heng Dara as Meng, and Khoun Sothea as Khouy.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marco Beltrami, cinematography is by Anthony Dod Mantle, and it was produced by Sarah Bowen and Adam Somner.

Is First They Killed My Father worth watching?

First They Killed My Father holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 710 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed war films.

At 2h 16m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy war, drama, and history, First They Killed My Father is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch First They Killed My Father

In United States, you can stream First They Killed My Father on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on September 15, 2017.

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Cast of First They Killed My Father

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Sareum Srey Moch

Loung

Phoeung Kompheak

Phoeung Kompheak

Pa

Sveng Socheata

Sveng Socheata

Ma

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Mun Kimhak

Kim

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Heng Dara

Meng

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Khoun Sothea

Khouy

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Sarun Nika

Geak

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Run Malyna

Chaou

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Oun Srey Neang

Keav

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Horm Chhora

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Nout Sophal

Tharoth Sam

Tharoth Sam

Khmer Rouge Leader

First They Killed My Father — FAQs

Where can I watch First They Killed My Father in United States?

First They Killed My Father is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.

Is First They Killed My Father on Netflix?

Yes — First They Killed My Father is currently available on Netflix in United States.

What language is First They Killed My Father in?

First They Killed My Father is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French, Khmer. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is First They Killed My Father?

First They Killed My Father runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).

What is First They Killed My Father rated?

First They Killed My Father is rated R. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 710 ratings.

When did First They Killed My Father release on OTT?

First They Killed My Father became available digitally on September 15, 2017.

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