The Killing of a Sacred Deer
2017, English. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.
A brilliant surgeon is forced to make an unthinkable sacrifice after his life starts to fall apart.
Dr. Steven Murphy is a renowned cardiovascular surgeon who presides over a spotless household with his wife and two children. Lurking at the margins of his idyllic suburban existence is Martin, a fatherless teen who insinuates himself into the doctor's life in gradually unsettling ways.
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The Killing of a Sacred Deer is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Yorgos LanthimosDirector
- Colin FarrellSteven Murphy
- Nicole KidmanAnna Murphy
- Barry KeoghanMartin Lang
- Raffey CassidyKim Murphy
- Sunny SuljicBob Murphy
- Bill CampMatthew Williams
- Alicia SilverstoneMartin's Mother
- Herb CaillouetEd Thompson (Hospital Director)
- Barry G. BernsonDr. Larry Banks
- Denise Dal VeraMary Williams
- Drew LoganPrincipal
- Michael TresterElderly Man
Details
- Released
- 20 October 2017
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America, Ireland
- Written by
- Yorgos Lanthimos, Efthimis Filippou
- Budget
- $3M
- Box office
- $11M
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The Killing of a Sacred Deer: quick answers
Is The Killing of a Sacred Deer worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 4,650 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Killing of a Sacred Deer?
The Killing of a Sacred Deer runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Does The Killing of a Sacred Deer have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Killing of a Sacred Deer. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Killing of a Sacred Deer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Killing of a Sacred Deer is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Killing of a Sacred Deer on?
The Killing of a Sacred Deer is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Killing of a Sacred Deer?
If you liked The Killing of a Sacred Deer, try Suddenly, Last Summer, Gone Girl, Dream Lover.
Who directed The Killing of a Sacred Deer?
The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017) was directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and stars Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, Barry Keoghan.