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The Killing of a Sacred Deer

2017·Movie·R·121 min·7.0(4,461)

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.

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About The Killing of a Sacred Deer

The Killing of a Sacred Deer is a 2017 English-language drama, thriller and mystery film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. The cast is led by Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, Barry Keoghan. It has a runtime of 2h 1m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 4500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy.

The Killing of a Sacred Deer was produced by Element Pictures, TPC, and Film4 Productions and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on October 20, 2017, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $11 million worldwide.

Director
Yorgos Lanthimos
Writers
Efthimis Filippou, Yorgos Lanthimos
Release date
October 20, 2017
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$11 million
Production
Element Pictures, TPC, Film4 Productions
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The Killing of a Sacred Deer cast & crew

The Killing of a Sacred Deer was directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and written by Efthimis Filippou and Yorgos Lanthimos.

The cast features Colin Farrell as Steven Murphy, Nicole Kidman as Anna Murphy, Barry Keoghan as Martin Lang, Raffey Cassidy as Kim Murphy, Sunny Suljic as Bob Murphy, and Bill Camp as Matthew Williams.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Thimios Bakatakis and it was produced by Keith Potter and Ed Guiney.

Is The Killing of a Sacred Deer worth watching?

The Killing of a Sacred Deer holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 4,461 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 2h 1m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, thriller, and mystery, The Killing of a Sacred Deer is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of The Killing of a Sacred Deer

Colin Farrell

Colin Farrell

Steven Murphy

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman

Anna Murphy

Barry Keoghan

Barry Keoghan

Martin Lang

Raffey Cassidy

Raffey Cassidy

Kim Murphy

Sunny Suljic

Sunny Suljic

Bob Murphy

Bill Camp

Bill Camp

Matthew Williams

Alicia Silverstone

Alicia Silverstone

Martin's Mother

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Herb Caillouet

Ed Thompson (Hospital Director)

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Barry G. Bernson

Dr. Larry Banks

Denise Dal Vera

Denise Dal Vera

Mary Williams

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Drew Logan

Principal

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Michael Trester

Elderly Man

The Killing of a Sacred Deer — FAQs

Where can I watch The Killing of a Sacred Deer in United States?

The Killing of a Sacred Deer is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.

Is The Killing of a Sacred Deer on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Killing of a Sacred Deer is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is The Killing of a Sacred Deer in?

The Killing of a Sacred Deer is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Killing of a Sacred Deer?

The Killing of a Sacred Deer runs 2 hours 1 minutes (121 minutes).

What is The Killing of a Sacred Deer rated?

The Killing of a Sacred Deer is rated R. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 4,461 ratings.

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