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We Need to Talk About Kevin

  • 2011
  • R
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
183K
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POPULARITY
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Tilda Swinton and Ezra Miller in We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011)
The mother of a teenage boy who went on a high-school killing spree tries to deal with her grief -- and feelings of responsibility for her child's actions -- by writing to her estranged husband.
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Kevin's mother struggles to love her strange child because of the increasingly dangerous things he says and does as he grows up. But Kevin is just getting started, and his final act will be ... Read allKevin's mother struggles to love her strange child because of the increasingly dangerous things he says and does as he grows up. But Kevin is just getting started, and his final act will be beyond anything anyone imagined.Kevin's mother struggles to love her strange child because of the increasingly dangerous things he says and does as he grows up. But Kevin is just getting started, and his final act will be beyond anything anyone imagined.

  • Director
    • Lynne Ramsay
  • Writers
    • Lynne Ramsay
    • Rory Stewart Kinnear
    • Lionel Shriver
  • Stars
    • Tilda Swinton
    • John C. Reilly
    • Ezra Miller
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    183K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,000
    210
    • Director
      • Lynne Ramsay
    • Writers
      • Lynne Ramsay
      • Rory Stewart Kinnear
      • Lionel Shriver
    • Stars
      • Tilda Swinton
      • John C. Reilly
      • Ezra Miller
    • 593User reviews
    • 382Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 BAFTA Awards
      • 26 wins & 66 nominations total

    Videos5

    U.S. Version
    Trailer 1:48
    U.S. Version
    United Kingdom
    Trailer 1:40
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom
    Trailer 1:40
    United Kingdom
    Indie Spirit Stars Suggest Indie Gems You Must Watch Right Now
    Clip 2:49
    Indie Spirit Stars Suggest Indie Gems You Must Watch Right Now
    "I Am the Context"
    Clip 1:22
    "I Am the Context"
    "An Acquired Taste"
    Clip 1:49
    "An Acquired Taste"

    Photos189

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    Top Cast45

    Tilda Swinton
    Tilda Swinton
    • Eva Khatchadourian
    John C. Reilly
    John C. Reilly
    • Franklin
    Ezra Miller
    Ezra Miller
    • Kevin, Teenager
    Jasper Newell
    Jasper Newell
    • Kevin, 6-8 Years
    Rocky Duer
    Rocky Duer
    • Kevin, Toddler
    Ashley Gerasimovich
    Ashley Gerasimovich
    • Celia
    Siobhan Fallon Hogan
    Siobhan Fallon Hogan
    • Wanda
    Alex Manette
    Alex Manette
    • Colin
    Kenneth Franklin
    • Soweto
    Leslie Lyles
    • Smash Lady
    Paul Diomede
    Paul Diomede
    • Corrections Officer, Al
    Michael Campbell
    • Corrections Officer
    J. Mallory McCree
    J. Mallory McCree
    • Prison Boy
    • (as J. Mal McCree)
    Mark Elliot Wilson
    • Eva's Lawyer
    James Chen
    James Chen
    • Dr. Foulkes
    Lauren Fox
    Lauren Fox
    • Dr. Goldblatt
    Blake DeLong
    Blake DeLong
    • Young Suited Man #1
    Andy Gershenzon
    Andy Gershenzon
    • Young Suited Man #2
    • Director
      • Lynne Ramsay
    • Writers
      • Lynne Ramsay
      • Rory Stewart Kinnear
      • Lionel Shriver
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews593

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    Related interests

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    Psychological Drama
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    Drama
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    Mystery
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Shot in 30 days.
    • Goofs
      When the red paint is shown on Eva's house and car, she wipes it off the car and it is also seen being washed off by wipers and later the rain, both indicating it is water based paint and not dry, but later she is seen sanding it off her house, implying it is permanent.
    • Quotes
      • Eva: You don't look happy.
      • Kevin: Have I ever?
    • Crazy credits
      There are no opening credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in Breakfast: Episode dated 16 May 2011 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Mule Skinner Blues
      Written by Jimmie Rodgers & Vaughn Horton (as George Vaughn)
      Performed by Lonnie Donegan
      (c) 1931 Peermusic International Corp. (USA)
      Courtesy of Sanctuary Records Group LTD
      Under license from Universal Music Operations LTD

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    FAQ2

    • Is Kevin a psychopath?
    • What is the first song as Eva drives?

    Details

    • Release date
      • October 21, 2011 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
      • Spain
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tenemos que hablar de Kevin
    • Filming locations
      • Buñol, Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain(La Tomatina, tomato festival)
    • Production companies
      • BBC Film
      • UK Film Council
      • Footprint Investment Fund
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $7,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,738,692
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $24,587
      • Dec 11, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,807,372
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 52m(112 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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