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You Were Never Really Here

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2017 | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect violence and drug use.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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 uncovered—leading to what may be his death trip or his awakening.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 2 Cannes awards: Cannes Film Festival: Best Actor, Cannes Film Festival: Best Screenplay. Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Independent Spirit Awards: Best Editing. Also nominated for 1 BAFTA, 1 more Cannes award and 3 more Independent Spirit Awards. Plus 3 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $9 million worldwide on a $17 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 282K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Lynne Ramsay

  • Joaquin PhoenixJoe
  • Judith RobertsJoe's Mother
  • Ekaterina SamsonovNina Votto
  • John DomanJohn McCleary
  • Alex ManetteSenator Albert Votto
  • Dante Pereira-OlsonYoung Joe
  • Alessandro NivolaGovernor Williams
  • Larry CanadyCincinnati Cab Driver
  • Vinicius DamascenoMoises
  • Neo RandallMoises's Friend