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The Killing of a Sacred Deer
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The Killing of a Sacred Deer

2017-10-20 · 121 min · ★ 7.0

Drama · Thriller · Mystery

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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Directors
Yorgos Lanthimos
Production companies
Element Pictures, TPC, Film4 Productions, New Sparta Films, Limp, HanWay Films, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America, Ireland
Status
Released
Budget
USD 3,000,000
Revenue
USD 10,700,000

Top Cast

Colin FarrellColin FarrellSteven Murphy
Nicole KidmanNicole KidmanAnna Murphy
Barry KeoghanBarry KeoghanMartin Lang
Raffey CassidyRaffey CassidyKim Murphy
Sunny SuljicSunny SuljicBob Murphy
Bill CampBill CampMatthew Williams
Alicia SilverstoneAlicia SilverstoneMartin's Mother
Herb CaillouetEd Thompson (Hospital Director)
Barry G. BernsonDr. Larry Banks
Denise Dal VeraDenise Dal VeraMary Williams
Drew LoganPrincipal
Michael TresterElderly Man
Anita Farmer BergmanAnita Farmer BergmanNurse (uncredited)
Lea Hutton BeasmoreLea Hutton BeasmoreConference Guest (uncredited)
Dylan Keith AdamsDoctor at Conference and Event Dinner (uncredited)
Charles PooleCharles PoolePatient / Fisherman (uncredited)
John W. HardenConference Guest / Paramedic (uncredited)
Bryant BentleyBryant BentleyParamedic (uncredited)
Aaron Pullins IVMedical Conference Attendee (uncredited)
Joanne PopolinJoanne PopolinMedical Conference Attendee (uncredited)

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