We Need to Talk About Kevin

Name: We Need to Talk About Kevin
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 2011-09-28
Duration: 1 h 53 min
Cast: Tilda Swinton, John C. Reilly, Ezra Miller, Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Alex Manette

2011, English. Directed by Lynne Ramsay.

This conversation is long overdue.

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.

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Runtime: 1h 53m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
Rated: R

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Released: 28 September 2011
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Written by: Rory Stewart Kinnear, Lynne Ramsay
Budget: $7M
Box office: $11M

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What We Need to Talk About Kevin is based on

We Need to Talk About Kevin is based on We Need to Talk About Kevin, a 2003 novel by Lionel Shriver, published by Counterpoint Press.

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We Need to Talk About Kevin
By Lionel Shriver
Published by Counterpoint Press
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Is We Need to Talk About Kevin worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 3,262 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is We Need to Talk About Kevin?

We Need to Talk About Kevin runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).

Does We Need to Talk About Kevin have a post-credits scene?

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We Need to Talk About Kevin parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

We Need to Talk About Kevin is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is We Need to Talk About Kevin on?

We Need to Talk About Kevin is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, JustWatch TV Plus, and Peacock Premium in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)

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Who directed We Need to Talk About Kevin?

We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011) was directed by Lynne Ramsay and stars Tilda Swinton, John C. Reilly, Ezra Miller.

What is We Need to Talk About Kevin based on?

We Need to Talk About Kevin is based on We Need to Talk About Kevin, a 2003 novel by Lionel Shriver, published by Counterpoint Press.