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We Need to Talk About Kevin
We Need to Talk About Kevin

We Need to Talk About Kevin

2011 113 min ★ 7.5 Drama, Thriller

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.

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Cast

Tilda Swinton

Tilda Swinton

Eva Khatchadourian

John C. Reilly

John C. Reilly

Franklin Plaskett

Ezra Miller

Ezra Miller

Kevin Khatchadourian, Teenager

Jasper Newell

Jasper Newell

Kevin Khatchadourian, 6-8 Years

Rock Duer

Rock Duer

Kevin Khatchadourian, Toddler

Ashley Gerasimovich

Ashley Gerasimovich

Celia Khatchadourian

Siobhan Fallon Hogan

Siobhan Fallon Hogan

Wanda

Alex Manette

Alex Manette

Colin

Kenneth Franklin

Kenneth Franklin

Soweto

Leslie Lyles

Leslie Lyles

Smash Lady

Details

Director

Lynne Ramsay

Screenplay

Lynne Ramsay

Tagline

"This conversation is long overdue."

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

$7,000,000

Revenue

$10,800,000

Production

BBC Film, Independent, Footprint Investment, Peccadillo Pictures, Lipsync Productions, Rockinghorse Films, Artina Films, Caemhan, Panaramic, Beryl Betty, Atlantic Swiss Productions, UK Film Council

Reviews

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Gimly

August 23, 2016

★ 7/10

Deeply disturbing and utterly engaging. Not one I can really see myself watching again. But I'm very glad to have watched it the once. Superbly cast and acted. Brilliant photographed and amazing direction. Not to be missed for those who can handle the subject matter. _Final rating:★★★½ - I strongly recommend you make the time._

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Reno

December 4, 2016

★ 6/10

**How do you define a parenting failure!** The film was based on the book of the same name, directed by a Scottish director. A psychological thriller, one of those what some people feel uncomfortable watching it. The film holds a suspense from the past event, it is not going to be revealed until the final quarter. Till then makes us to keep guessing it. Followed by the pieces of flashback, the ...

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Nathan

May 15, 2023

★ 5/10

I enjoyed this, although I felt that it had potential to be really special. The direction was overall solid, with great audio and visuals beats that are present throughout the entire film. It creates subtle and eerie tension that continues to grow until the sinister climax of the film. Tilda Swinton was great and was really the only performance that stood out. John C. Reilly was such a weird choic...

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CinemaSerf

May 11, 2024

★ 7/10

"Eva" (Tilda Swinton) and "Frank" (John C. Reilly) do make for quite an unlikely couple but that they become, marrying and having a son. He's the eponymous child with whom she simply cannot bond. She only has to look at him and he bursts into tears, or fills his nappy. She must persevere, though, hoping as he ages that things might improve. Fat chance! Indeed, when the couple have a daughter, this...

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