Destroyer (2018)

A police detective reconnects with people from an undercover assignment in her distant past in order to make peace.

Director:

Karyn Kusama

Writers:

Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi

Stars:

Nicole Kidman, Toby Kebbell, Tatiana Maslany

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 3 wins & 18 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nicole Kidman	...	Erin Bell
Toby Kebbell	...	Silas
Tatiana Maslany	...	Petra
Sebastian Stan	...	Chris
Scoot McNairy	...	Ethan
Bradley Whitford	...	DiFranco
Toby Huss	...	Gil Lawson
James Jordan	...	Toby
Beau Knapp	...	Jay
Jade Pettyjohn	...	Shelby
Shamier Anderson	...	Antonio
Zach Villa	...	Arturo
Natalia Cordova-Buckley	...	Det. Gavras
Colby French	...	Det. Kudra
Kelvin Han Yee	...	Lt. Oshima

Storyline

Destroyer follows the moral and existential odyssey of LAPD detective Erin Bell who, as a young cop, was placed undercover with a gang in the California desert with tragic results. When the leader of that gang re-emerges many years later, she must work her way back through the remaining members and into her own history with them to finally reckon with the demons that destroyed her past.

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Plot Keywords:

policewoman | bank robbery | female police detective | undercover cop | older man teenage girl relationship | 

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Taglines:

You can't run from yourself.

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language throughout, violence, some sexual content and brief drug use

Did You Know?

Trivia

Nicole Kidman's immersion in her role as Erin Bell took weeks, even months to wear off;"I'd find myself shuffling and I'd ask myself why and oh because Erin's still there."

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Goofs

In scene where Kidman sits on town wall to talk to her daughter, Shelby's boyfriend (Toby), as shot changes between his and her look at one another, passers by in background do not match: first striped clothing woman walking towards them, from Toby P.o.V. to Kidman, approaching, back to instant Kidman P.o.V. of Toby, she is already walking away: next, blue-suited man with briefcase walking past Toby (from Kidman P.o.V.): next shot of Kidman, he does not pass: two further shot changes, one to Toby, then back to Kidman (some minute+ passing) and suddenly, now there he having passed by in background to Kidman.

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Quotes

Jay: She'll never love you.
Erin Bell: She doesn't have to.

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Connections

Featured in The Graham Norton Show: Nicole Kidman/Stephen Fry/Joe Lycett/Geraint Thomas/Take That (2018)

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Soundtracks

Over the Waves
Performed by 'Katy Lou' Wurlitzer Band Organ
Courtesy of Carlisle Music Co. LLC

User Reviews

Nicole Kidman is the star!!

Nicole Kidman is an absolute beast in this movie. Her performance in Destroyer is truly enthralling, and quite frankly, the highlight of the entire picture. She submerges herself in the character both physically and emotionally. You can easily feel her pain and bleak persona. Even her joyous moments- as scarse as they are- were well interpreted by Kidman.

The movie is a fine movie, at least to me, though many don't feel that way. It is a must-see.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 December 2018 (Israel)

Also Known As:

Destroyer

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$9,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$55,347, 30 December 2018

Gross USA:

$1,533,324

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$5,580,940

Company Credits

Production Co:

Annapurna Pictures, 30WEST, Automatik Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

121 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1