First They Killed My Father
Seen it?2017 | 136 min | War, Drama, History
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. 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 history buffs. If you loved Apocalypse Now or The Killing Fields, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Harrowing.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 16 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
A 5-year-old girl embarks on a harrowing quest for survival amid the sudden rise and terrifying reign of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Best Film Not in the English Language. Also nominated for 1 Golden Globe and 1 Critics' Choice Award. Plus 2 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 99K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Angelina Jolie
- Sareum Srey MochLoung
- Phoeung KompheakPa
- Sveng SocheataMa
- Mun KimhakKim
- Heng DaraMeng
- Khoun SotheaKhouy
- Sarun NikaGeak
- Run MalynaChaou
- Oun Srey NeangKeav
- Horm Chhora