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You Kill Me

Seen it?

2007 | 90 min | Comedy, Crime, Thriller, Romance

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.1 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 crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and romantics. If you loved Zodiac or Pulp Fiction, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Light and funny, tense.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 30 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

While drying out on the West Coast, an alcoholic hit man befriends a tart-tongued woman who might just come in handy when it's time for him to return to Buffalo and settle some old scores.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $4 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 22K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Dahl

  • Ben KingsleyFrank Falenczyk
  • Téa LeoniLaurel Pearson
  • Luke WilsonTom
  • Bill PullmanDave
  • Dennis FarinaEdward O'Leary
  • Philip Baker HallRoman Krzeminski
  • Marcus ThomasStef Krzeminski
  • Scott HeindlJames Doyle
  • Alison Sealy-SmithDoris Rainford
  • Aron TagerWalter Fitzgerald