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You Were Never Really Here (2017)

6.5/10 ยท 3,117 votes 1h 29m r ThrillerDramaCrime

#168 of 319 films from 2017 #1246 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Lynne Ramsay ยท Written by Lynne Ramsay, Jonathan Ames

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Overview

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 uncoveredโ€”leading to what may be his death trip or his awakening.

Cast

Joaquin Phoenixas Joe
Judith Robertsas Joe's Mother
Ekaterina Samsonovas Nina Votto
John Domanas John McCleary
Alex Manetteas Senator Albert Votto
Dante Pereira-Olsonas Young Joe
Alessandro Nivolaas Governor Williams
Larry Canadyas Cincinnati Cab Driver
Vinicius Damascenoas Moises
Neo Randallas Moises's Friend
Frank Pandoas Angel
Edward Lathamas Drug Dealer
Claire Hsuas Staring Girl
Denis Ozeras Afghan Boy

Facts

Release dateNovember 8, 2017
Runtime89 min (1h 29m) โ€” shorter as the 2017 average of 107 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$17,000,000
Box office$9,400,000 (0.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt5742374

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Questions

How long is You Were Never Really Here?
You Were Never Really Here runs 89 minutes (1h 29m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is You Were Never Really Here worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 3,117 votes, which places it #168 of 319 films released in 2017 in this index (top 48%) and #1246 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed You Were Never Really Here?
You Were Never Really Here was directed by Lynne Ramsay. Other well-rated titles by the same director: We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011), Die My Love (2025).
Who stars in You Were Never Really Here?
Joaquin Phoenix as Joe; Judith Roberts as Joe's Mother; Ekaterina Samsonov as Nina Votto; John Doman as John McCleary; Alex Manette as Senator Albert Votto; Dante Pereira-Olson as Young Joe.
What is You Were Never Really Here rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for You Were Never Really Here?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14357.

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