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First They Killed My Father (2017)

7.4/10 ยท 713 votes 2h 16m r DramaHistoryWar

#42 of 319 films from 2017 #966 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Angelina Jolie ยท Written by Angelina Jolie, Loung Ung

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Overview

A 5-year-old girl embarks on a harrowing quest for survival amid the sudden rise and terrifying reign of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia.

Cast

Sareum Srey Mochas Loung
Phoeung Kompheakas Pa
Sveng Socheataas Ma
Mun Kimhakas Kim
Heng Daraas Meng
Khoun Sotheaas Khouy
Sarun Nikaas Geak
Run Malynaas Chaou
Oun Srey Neangas Keav
Horm Chhora
Nout Sophal
Tharoth Samas Khmer Rouge Leader
Rous Mony

Facts

Release dateFebruary 18, 2017
Runtime136 min (2h 16m) โ€” longer as the 2017 average of 107 min
GenresDrama, History, War
LanguageEN
Budget$24,000,000
IMDbtt4882376

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Questions

How long is First They Killed My Father?
First They Killed My Father runs 136 minutes (2h 16m).
Is First They Killed My Father worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 713 votes, which places it #42 of 319 films released in 2017 in this index (top 87%) and #966 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed First They Killed My Father?
First They Killed My Father was directed by Angelina Jolie. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Unbroken (2014), By the Sea (2015).
Who stars in First They Killed My Father?
Sareum Srey Moch as Loung; Phoeung Kompheak as Pa; Sveng Socheata as Ma; Mun Kimhak as Kim; Heng Dara as Meng; Khoun Sothea as Khouy.
What is First They Killed My Father rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for First They Killed My Father?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/17183.

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