We Need to Talk About Kevin movie poster

We Need to Talk About Kevin

"This conversation is long overdue."

September 28, 2011 1h 53m 7.5/10 (3,009 votes)

Originally released in 2011. We Need to Talk About Kevin is a drama/thriller film. directed by Lynne Ramsay.

Starring Tilda Swinton, John C. Reilly, and Ezra Miller

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 28, 2011 14 years ago
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Runtime 1h 53m 113 minutes total
User Rating 7.5/10 Great (3,009 votes)
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Budget $7M Production budget
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Box Office $10.8M 1.5x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$7,000,000
Revenue
$10,800,000

Production Companies

  • BBC Film
  • Independent
  • Footprint Investment
  • Peccadillo Pictures
  • Lipsync Productions
  • Rockinghorse Films
  • Artina Films
  • Caemhan
  • Panaramic
  • Beryl Betty
  • Atlantic Swiss Productions
  • UK Film Council

Frequently Asked Questions

What is We Need to Talk About Kevin about?

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.

Who directed We Need to Talk About Kevin?

We Need to Talk About Kevin was directed by Lynne Ramsay.

How long is We Need to Talk About Kevin?

We Need to Talk About Kevin has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).

When was We Need to Talk About Kevin released?

We Need to Talk About Kevin was released on September 28, 2011 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in We Need to Talk About Kevin?

The main cast of We Need to Talk About Kevin includes Tilda Swinton, John C. Reilly, Ezra Miller, Jasper Newell, Rock Duer.

Is We Need to Talk About Kevin worth watching?

We Need to Talk About Kevin has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 3,009 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.