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The Killing of a Sacred Deer

«A brilliant surgeon is forced to make an unthinkable sacrifice after his life starts to fall apart.»

Year
2017
Runtime
2 h 1 min
Age rating
R
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America, Ireland
Production
  • Peacock
  • Film4 Productions
  • New Sparta Films
  • Limp
  • Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Director
Yorgos Lanthimos
Starring
Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, Barry Keoghan, Raffey Cassidy, Sunny Suljic, Bill Camp

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About the film

Successful cardiac surgeon Steven Murphy leads a comfortable family life with his wife and two children. One day, he begins spending time with a teenage boy named Martin, whose father died during one of Steven’s operations. As Martin gradually becomes closer to the family, his intentions take a disturbing turn. Soon, strange and unexplained events begin to affect the Murphys, forcing Steven to make a horrifying choice that will determine the fate of his loved ones.

Questions and answers

When was “The Killing of a Sacred Deer” released?

Premiere: 20 October 2017.

How long is “The Killing of a Sacred Deer”?

Runtime: 2 h 1 min.

Who stars in “The Killing of a Sacred Deer”?

Starring: Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, Barry Keoghan, Raffey Cassidy and others.

What age rating does “The Killing of a Sacred Deer” have?

Age rating: R.

Who directed “The Killing of a Sacred Deer”?

Director: Yorgos Lanthimos.

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