You Were Never Really Here
2018, English. Directed by Lynne Ramsay.
A traumatized veteran, unafraid of violence, tracks down missing girls for a living. When a job spins out of control, Joe's nightmares overtake him as a conspiracy is uncovered—leading to what may be his death trip or his awakening.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- A
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 3,168 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch You Were Never Really Here
You Were Never Really Here is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Zee5 in India.
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Cast & crew
- Lynne RamsayDirector
- Joaquin PhoenixJoe
- Judith RobertsJoe's Mother
- Ekaterina SamsonovNina Votto
- John DomanJohn McCleary
- Alex ManetteSenator Albert Votto
- Dante Pereira-OlsonYoung Joe
- Alessandro NivolaGovernor Williams
- Larry CanadyCincinnati Cab Driver
- Vinicius DamascenoMoises
- Neo RandallMoises's Friend
- Frank PandoAngel
- Edward LathamDrug Dealer
Details
- Released
- 6 April 2018
- Country
- United Kingdom, France
- Written by
- Lynne Ramsay
- Budget
- $17M
- Box office
- $9.4M
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What You Were Never Really Here is based on
You Were Never Really Here is based on You Were Never Really Here, a 2013 novel by Jonathan Ames.
Novel · 2013
You Were Never Really Here
By Jonathan Ames
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You Were Never Really Here: quick answers
Is You Were Never Really Here worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 3,168 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is You Were Never Really Here?
You Were Never Really Here runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does You Were Never Really Here have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for You Were Never Really Here. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
You Were Never Really Here parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
You Were Never Really Here is rated A in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is You Were Never Really Here on?
You Were Never Really Here is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Zee5 in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like You Were Never Really Here?
If you liked You Were Never Really Here, try Nocturnal Animals, Blue Ruin, The Square.
Who directed You Were Never Really Here?
You Were Never Really Here (2018) was directed by Lynne Ramsay and stars Joaquin Phoenix, Judith Roberts, Ekaterina Samsonov.
What is You Were Never Really Here based on?
You Were Never Really Here is based on You Were Never Really Here, a 2013 novel by Jonathan Ames.