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You Were Never Really Here

  • 20172017
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  • 1h 29m
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6.8/10
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Joaquin Phoenix and Ekaterina Samsonov in You Were Never Really Here (2017)
A traumatized veteran, unafraid of violence, tracks down missing girls for a living. When a job spins out of control, Joe's nightmares overtake him as a conspiracy is uncovered leading to what may be his death trip or his awakening.
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A traumatized veteran unafraid of violence tracks down missing girls for a living. When a job spins out of control, Joe's nightmares overtake him as a conspiracy is uncovered leading to what... Read allA traumatized veteran unafraid of violence tracks down missing girls for a living. When a job spins out of control, Joe's nightmares overtake him as a conspiracy is uncovered leading to what could be his death trip or his awakening.A traumatized veteran unafraid of violence tracks down missing girls for a living. When a job spins out of control, Joe's nightmares overtake him as a conspiracy is uncovered leading to what could be his death trip or his awakening.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
118K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,728
55
  • Director
    • Lynne Ramsay
  • Writers
    • Lynne Ramsay(screenplay by)
    • Jonathan Ames(based on the book by)
  • Stars
    • Joaquin Phoenix
    • Judith Roberts
    • Ekaterina Samsonov
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  • Director
    • Lynne Ramsay
  • Writers
    • Lynne Ramsay(screenplay by)
    • Jonathan Ames(based on the book by)
  • Stars
    • Joaquin Phoenix
    • Judith Roberts
    • Ekaterina Samsonov
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 836User reviews
    • 362Critic reviews
    • 84Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 24 wins & 76 nominations total

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    Top cast

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    Joaquin Phoenix
    Joaquin Phoenix
    • Joeas Joe
    Judith Roberts
    Judith Roberts
    • Joe's Motheras Joe's Mother
    Ekaterina Samsonov
    Ekaterina Samsonov
    • Nina Vottoas Nina Votto
    John Doman
    John Doman
    • John McClearyas John McCleary
    Dante Pereira-Olson
    Dante Pereira-Olson
    • Young Joeas Young Joe
    Larry Canady
    • Cincinatti Cab Driveras Cincinatti Cab Driver
    Vinicius Damasceno
    Vinicius Damasceno
    • Moisesas Moises
    Neo Randall
    • Moises's Friendas Moises's Friend
    Frank Pando
    Frank Pando
    • Angelas Angel
    Edward Latham
    • Drug Dealeras Drug Dealer
    Alex Manette
    Alex Manette
    • Senator Albert Vottoas Senator Albert Votto
    Claire Hsu
    Claire Hsu
    • Staring Girlas Staring Girl
    Denis Ozer
    • Afghan Boyas Afghan Boy
    Tia Sofia Begh
    • Afghan Girlas Afghan Girl
    Lucy Lan Luo
    • Dead Girlas Dead Girl
    Annie Mac-Yang
    • Dead Girlas Dead Girl
    Lilian Tsang
    • Dead Girlas Dead Girl
    Mengqi He
    • Dead Girlas Dead Girl
    • Director
      • Lynne Ramsay
    • Writers
      • Lynne Ramsay(screenplay by)
      • Jonathan Ames(based on the book by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to the director Lynne Ramsay, the scene where Joaquin Phoenix's character lies down on the floor next to the agent and begins singing was improvised by Phoenix.
    • Goofs
      Scott gives the security code as 4392, but the first number we see Joe punching is on the upper right of the keypad.
    • Quotes

      Nina: Joe, wake up. It's a beautiful day.

    • Crazy credits
      The indistinct conversation from the diner continues through the end credits, even when the music changes.
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Amazing Movies You Missed This Spring (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Wake Me
      Written and Performed by Larry Canady

      Courtesy of Bernard Management

    User reviews836

    Review
    Top review
    5/10
    So much potential that never gets going
    Joaquin Phoenix moves from strength to strength these days, truly moving into elite acting company via lead roles in highly regarded (whilst not heavily publicised) films throughout the 2000s. Unfortunately, You Were Never Really Here doesn't quite meet the expectations that the trailer promised - more of a slow-burning, passive crime film that doesn't ever satisfy the viewer. The film starts with a bang, immediately giving insight into Joe's (Phoenix) murky life as a pseudo-hitman with some dramatic and gruesome violence. From this point on, the initial highs are then never reached again - the plot becomes formulaic, and the characters do not evoke emotion as they apparently should do.

    Artistically, this movie does push the boat out: camera angles are used effectively, with long sweeping shots accompanying the use of sound for a more complete experience. Colour is also vivid, with scenes suitably reflecting the dark tones constant throughout the film. However, this isn't enough to elevate the lacklustre storyline to the standard Phoenix's projects are now associated with.
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    • Apr 8, 2019

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 6, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Тебе ніколи тут не було
    • Filming locations
      • Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Why Not Productions
      • Film4
      • British Film Institute (BFI) Production Board
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,528,078
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $132,829
      • Apr 8, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,360,514
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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