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The Killing of a Sacred Deer

R20172h 1mYorgos Lanthimos
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 79% · Metacritic 73

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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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Husband Wife RelationshipHostagePsychopathInsanityBlackmailSurgeonParalysisDysfunctional FamilyParanormalRevenge

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What is The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017) 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 stars in The Killing of a Sacred Deer?

The Killing of a Sacred Deer stars Colin Farrell (Steven Murphy), Nicole Kidman (Anna Murphy), Barry Keoghan (Martin Lang), Raffey Cassidy (Kim Murphy), Sunny Suljic (Bob Murphy). The film was directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.

How long is The Killing of a Sacred Deer?

The Killing of a Sacred Deer has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2017. It is rated R.

Is The Killing of a Sacred Deer worth watching?

The Killing of a Sacred Deer holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 79. Fans of Drama, Thriller, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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