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The Killing of a Sacred Deer(2017)

2h 1mDrama, Thriller, MysteryFrench
7/10
4,458 user ratings

Overview

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

Studio

Element Pictures

Budget

$3M

Revenue

$11M

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Cast

Colin Farrell

Colin Farrell

as Steven Murphy

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman

as Anna Murphy

Barry Keoghan

Barry Keoghan

as Martin Lang

Raffey Cassidy

Raffey Cassidy

as Kim Murphy

Sunny Suljic

Sunny Suljic

as Bob Murphy

Bill Camp

Bill Camp

as Matthew Williams

Alicia Silverstone

Alicia Silverstone

as Martin's Mother

Herb Caillouet

as Ed Thompson (Hospital Director)

Barry G. Bernson

as Dr. Larry Banks

Denise Dal Vera

Denise Dal Vera

as Mary Williams

Drew Logan

as Principal

Michael Trester

as Elderly Man

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2017

Runtime

2h 1m

Language

French

Rating

7 / 10

Budget

$3M

Box Office

$11M

Production Companies

Element Pictures • TPC • Film4 Productions

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Where can I watch The Killing of a Sacred Deer?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017).

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 and released in 2017. It is a drama, thriller, mystery film.

How long is The Killing of a Sacred Deer?

The Killing of a Sacred Deer has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).

Who stars in The Killing of a Sacred Deer?

The cast of The Killing of a Sacred Deer includes 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 more.

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