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Thoroughbreds (2018)

โ€œGood breeding gone badโ€

6.4/10 ยท 1,293 votes 1h 32m r ThrillerDrama

#210 of 328 films from 2018 #1414 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Cory Finley ยท Written by Cory Finley

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Overview

Lily and Amanda, two high school students living in suburban Connecticut, rekindle their unlikely friendship after years of drifting apart. Together, they devise a plan to kill Lily's abusive stepfather by hiring a lowlife drug dealer.

Cast

Olivia Cookeas Amanda
Anya Taylor-Joyas Lily
Anton Yelchinas Tim
Paul Sparksas Mark
Francie Swiftas Cynthia
Kaili Vernoffas Karen
Alyssa Fishendenas Jessica
Jackson Damonas Phil
James Haddadas Michael
Nolan Ballas Delivery Guy
Celeste Olivaas Receptionist
Stephanie Atkinsonas Knitting Therapist (uncredited)
Lauren Laperriereas Mental Patient (uncredited)
Thomas Dingsas Teenager (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateMarch 9, 2018
Runtime92 min (1h 32m) โ€” shorter as the 2018 average of 107 min
GenresThriller, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$5,000,000
Box office$2,830,775 (0.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt5649108

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Bad EducationBad Education2019 ยท โ˜… 6.7 ยท 1h 49m

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Questions

How long is Thoroughbreds?
Thoroughbreds runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Is Thoroughbreds worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 1,293 votes, which places it #210 of 328 films released in 2018 in this index (top 36%) and #1414 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Thoroughbreds?
Thoroughbreds was directed by Cory Finley. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Bad Education (2019).
Who stars in Thoroughbreds?
Olivia Cooke as Amanda; Anya Taylor-Joy as Lily; Anton Yelchin as Tim; Paul Sparks as Mark; Francie Swift as Cynthia; Kaili Vernoff as Karen.
What is Thoroughbreds rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Thoroughbreds?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/30770.

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