Kill Your Darlings
"A true story of obsession and murder."
Originally released in 2013. Kill Your Darlings is a drama/romance film. directed by John Krokidas.
Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Dane DeHaan, and Michael C. Hall
Synopsis
A murder in 1944 draws together the great poets of the beat generation: Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac and William Burroughs.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 16, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1,390 votes)
Budget
$5.6M
Production budget
Box Office
$1.6M
0.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Daniel Radcliffe
as Allen Ginsberg
Dane DeHaan
as Lucien Carr
Michael C. Hall
as David Kammerer
Jack Huston
as Jack Kerouac
Ben Foster
as William Burroughs
David Cross
as Louis Ginsberg
Jennifer Jason Leigh
as Naomi Ginsberg
Elizabeth Olsen
as Edie Parker
John Cullum
as Professor Steeves
Brenda Wehle
as Permissions Librarian
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,600,000
- Revenue
- $1,600,000
Production Companies
- Killer Films
- Sunny Field Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kill Your Darlings about?
A murder in 1944 draws together the great poets of the beat generation: Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac and William Burroughs.
Who directed Kill Your Darlings?
Kill Your Darlings was directed by John Krokidas.
How long is Kill Your Darlings?
Kill Your Darlings has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Kill Your Darlings released?
Kill Your Darlings was released on October 16, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kill Your Darlings?
The main cast of Kill Your Darlings includes Daniel Radcliffe, Dane DeHaan, Michael C. Hall, Jack Huston, Ben Foster.
Is Kill Your Darlings worth watching?
Kill Your Darlings has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 1,390 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.