We Need to Talk About Kevin
Seen it?2011 | 113 min | Drama, Thriller
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Audiences rate it highly (7.5 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved The Silence of the Lambs, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
74% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 SAG Award.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$11 million worldwide on a $7 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 728K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lynne Ramsay
- Tilda SwintonEva Khatchadourian
- John C. ReillyFranklin
- Ezra MillerKevin, Teenager
- Siobhan Fallon HoganWanda
- Alex ManetteColin
- Jasper NewellKevin, 6-8 Years
- Ashley GerasimovichCelia
- Rocky DuerKevin, Toddler
- Kenneth FranklinSoweto
- Leslie LylesSmash Lady