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We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011)

โ€œThis conversation is long overdue.โ€

7.5/10 ยท 3,212 votes 1h 53m r ThrillerDrama

#16 of 249 films from 2011 #221 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Lynne Ramsay ยท Written by Lynne Ramsay, Rory Stewart Kinnear, Lionel Shriver

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Overview

After her son Kevin commits a horrific act, troubled mother Eva reflects on her complicated relationship with her disturbed son as he grew from a toddler into a teenager.

Cast

Tilda Swintonas Eva Khatchadourian
John C. Reillyas Franklin
Ezra Milleras Kevin, Teenager
Jasper Newellas Kevin, 6-8 Years
Siobhan Fallon Hoganas Wanda
Ashley Gerasimovichas Celia
Alex Manetteas Colin
Rocky Dueras Kevin, Toddler
Kenneth Franklinas Soweto
Leslie Lylesas Smash Lady
Paul Diomedeas Corrections Officer, Al
Michael Campbellas Corrections Officer
J. Mallory McCreeas Prison Boy
Mark Elliot Wilsonas Eva's Lawyer

Facts

Release dateSeptember 28, 2011
Runtime113 min (1h 53m) โ€” longer as the 2011 average of 103 min
GenresThriller, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$7,000,000
Box office$10,800,000 (1.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt1242460

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Questions

How long is We Need to Talk About Kevin?
We Need to Talk About Kevin runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Is We Need to Talk About Kevin worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 3,212 votes, which places it #16 of 249 films released in 2011 in this index (top 94%) and #221 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed We Need to Talk About Kevin?
We Need to Talk About Kevin was directed by Lynne Ramsay. Other well-rated titles by the same director: You Were Never Really Here (2017), Die My Love (2025).
Who stars in We Need to Talk About Kevin?
Tilda Swinton as Eva Khatchadourian; John C. Reilly as Franklin; Ezra Miller as Kevin, Teenager; Jasper Newell as Kevin, 6-8 Years; Siobhan Fallon Hogan as Wanda; Ashley Gerasimovich as Celia.
What is We Need to Talk About Kevin rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for We Need to Talk About Kevin?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/17630.

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