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I Kill Giants

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2017 | 106 min | Fantasy, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences. 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 fantasy fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13: scary moments. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Sophia, a new high school student, tries to make friends with Barbara, who tells her that “she kills giants,” protecting this way her hometown and its inhabitants, who do not understand her strange behavior.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $343K worldwide on a $15 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 45K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Anders Walter

  • Madison WolfeBarbara Thorson
  • Zoe SaldañaMrs. Mollé
  • Imogen PootsKaren Thorson
  • Sydney WadeSophia
  • Rory JacksonTaylor
  • Art ParkinsonDave
  • Noel ClarkeMr. Mollé
  • Jennifer EhleMrs. Thorson
  • Ciara O'CallaghanTheresa Tuzzo
  • John BoyleGiant (voice)