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We Need to Talk About Kevin

  • 2011
  • R
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
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Tilda Swinton and Ezra Miller in We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011)
The mother of a teenage boy who went on a high-school killing spree tries to deal with her grief -- and feelings of responsibility for her child's actions -- by writing to her estranged husband.
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Kevin's mother struggles to love her strange child despite the increasingly dangerous things he says and does as he grows up. But Kevin is just getting started, and his final act will be bey... Read allKevin's mother struggles to love her strange child despite the increasingly dangerous things he says and does as he grows up. But Kevin is just getting started, and his final act will be beyond anything anyone imagined.Kevin's mother struggles to love her strange child despite the increasingly dangerous things he says and does as he grows up. But Kevin is just getting started, and his final act will be beyond anything anyone imagined.

  • Director
    • Lynne Ramsay
  • Writers
    • Lynne Ramsay
    • Rory Stewart Kinnear
    • Lionel Shriver
  • Stars
    • Tilda Swinton
    • John C. Reilly
    • Ezra Miller
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    161K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,782
    760
    • Director
      • Lynne Ramsay
    • Writers
      • Lynne Ramsay
      • Rory Stewart Kinnear
      • Lionel Shriver
    • Stars
      • Tilda Swinton
      • John C. Reilly
      • Ezra Miller
    • 503User reviews
    • 410Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 BAFTA Awards
      • 26 wins & 66 nominations total

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    Top cast

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    Tilda Swinton
    Tilda Swinton
    • Eva Khatchadourian
    John C. Reilly
    John C. Reilly
    • Franklin
    Ezra Miller
    Ezra Miller
    • Kevin, Teenager
    Jasper Newell
    Jasper Newell
    • Kevin, 6-8 Years
    Rocky Duer
    Rocky Duer
    • Kevin, Toddler
    Ashley Gerasimovich
    Ashley Gerasimovich
    • Celia
    Siobhan Fallon Hogan
    Siobhan Fallon Hogan
    • Wanda
    Alex Manette
    Alex Manette
    • Colin
    Kenneth Franklin
    • Soweto
    Leslie Lyles
    • Smash Lady
    Paul Diomede
    • Corrections Officer, Al
    Michael Campbell
    • Corrections Officer
    J. Mallory McCree
    J. Mallory McCree
    • Prison Boy
    • (as J. Mal McCree)
    Mark Elliot Wilson
    • Eva's Lawyer
    James Chen
    James Chen
    • Dr. Foulkes
    Lauren Fox
    Lauren Fox
    • Dr. Goldblatt
    Blake DeLong
    Blake DeLong
    • Young Suited Man #1
    Andy Gershenzon
    Andy Gershenzon
    • Young Suited Man #2
    • Director
      • Lynne Ramsay
    • Writers
      • Lynne Ramsay
      • Rory Stewart Kinnear
      • Lionel Shriver
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Shot in 30 days.
    • Goofs
      A few times during the movie, there are noises coming from outside the house, the type caused by impact sprinklers. The last time, when Eva goes out to find Franklin and Celine murdered on the lawn, there are three oscillating type sprinklers operating. However these sprinklers do not make that kind of noise. There are no impact sprinklers visible.
    • Quotes

      Eva: You don't look happy.

      Kevin: Have I ever?

    • Crazy credits
      There are no opening credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in Breakfast: Episode dated 16 May 2011 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Mule Skinner Blues
      Written by Jimmie Rodgers & Vaughn Horton (as George Vaughn)

      Performed by Lonnie Donegan

      (c) 1931 Peermusic International Corp. (USA)

      Courtesy of Sanctuary Records Group LTD

      Under license from Universal Music Operations LTD

    User reviews503

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    Featured review
    9/10
    A fantastic film by a great director
    We need to talk about Kevin is easily one of the most harrowing films I've ever seen and left me completely empty. Lynne Ramsey succeeds where so many others dealing with a similar subject matter have failed, as she abstains from sensationalism and bloody detail. Instead she focuses in on character and relationship development and breakdown.

    Tilda Swinton gives a truly great performance and even though the main thread of the story is clear almost from the start, she and the rest of the terrific cast manage to keep the viewer glued to the screen.

    One of the most interesting facets of the film was that it showed how much power children can hold and execute over adults if they are given the opportunity.

    We need to talk about Kevin is quality from start to finish and deserves to become a classic. I'm looking forward to seeing many more films by Lynne Ramsay.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 21, 2011 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cậu Bé Kevin
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • BBC Films
      • UK Film Council
      • Footprint Investment Fund
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $7,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,738,692
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $24,587
      • Dec 11, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,232,318
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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