The Killing of a Sacred Deer

2017 Yorgos Lanthimos 2h 1m ★ 7.0
Drama Thriller Mystery
The Killing of a Sacred Deer

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.

Cast

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
Herb Caillouet Ed Thompson (Hospital Director)

Vibes

Curious Chill Mind Bending Heart Pounding Hidden Gem

Double Feature Pairings

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