First They Killed My Father
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
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
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It first became available to stream digitally on September 15, 2017.
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Cast of First They Killed My Father
Sareum Srey Moch
Loung
Phoeung Kompheak
Pa
Sveng Socheata
Ma
Mun Kimhak
Kim
Heng Dara
Meng
Khoun Sothea
Khouy
Sarun Nika
Geak
Run Malyna
Chaou
Oun Srey Neang
Keav
Horm Chhora
Nout Sophal
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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