The Boy Who Killed My Parents
Seen it?2021 | 88 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller, Horror
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Cape Fear or Manhunter, start here.
- The mood
- Scary, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Portuguese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Based on one of the most shocking and gruesome murder cases in Brazil, the film presents de Suzane von Richthofen's point of view of the events that led to the death of her parents.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Maurício Eça
- Carla DiazSuzane von Richthofen
- Leonardo BittencourtDaniel Cravinhos
- Allan Souza LimaCristian Cravinhos
- Leonardo MedeirosManfred von Richthofen
- Vera ZimmermannMarísia von Richthofen
- Augusto MadeiraAstrogildo Cravinhos
- Debora DubocNadja Cravinhos
- Kauan CeglioAndreas von Richthofen
- Marcelo VárzeaJuiz Anderson
- Fernanda ViacavaFlora