Rotten Tomatoes
Cancel Movies Tv shows Shop News Showtimes

The Killing of a Sacred Deer

R Released Oct 20, 2017 2h 1m Mystery & Thriller Horror TRAILER for List
79% Tomatometer 281 Reviews 63% Popcornmeter 10,000+ Ratings
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. Soon, the full scope of Martin's intent becomes menacingly clear when he confronts Steven with a long-forgotten transgression that will shatter his domestic bliss forever.
Watch on Fandango at Home Buy Now

Where to Watch

The Killing of a Sacred Deer

The Killing of a Sacred Deer

What to Know

Critics Consensus

The Killing of a Sacred Deer continues director Yorgos Lanthimos' stubbornly idiosyncratic streak -- and demonstrates again that his is a talent not to be ignored.

Read Critics Reviews

Critics Reviews

View All (281) Critics Reviews
Robert Daniels 812filmreviews Has a doctor ever killed your father, and you used voodoo to get back him? Yea, me too. Yorgos Lanthimos's follow-up to The Lobster, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, is every bit as creepy, dark, and ironic as the former. Rated: 3.5/4 Sep 5, 2018 Full Review Namrata Joshi The Hindu The Killing of a Sacred Deer scares, baffles, unsettles, annoys and peels off the happy smokescreen to reveal the discomfiting reality of yet another upper class family. Jul 11, 2018 Full Review Karl Quinn The Age (Australia) Bleakly brilliant. Rated: 4/5 Feb 15, 2018 Full Review Bianca Garner Filmotomy To Lanthimos, justice is messy and complicated. In real life, there are very little winners, but there are many losers. Oct 4, 2024 Full Review tt stern-enzi Cincinnati CityBeat The usual stark realities we’ve been familiar with for how we see the ‘nati give way to the thrilling fun of Cincinnati as a dark and twisted hellscape out of The Twilight Zone. Aug 26, 2023 Full Review Joe Lipsett Horror Queers Podcast An absurdly funny and dread-filled experience, filled with Lanthimos' trademark wit and monotone performances. It won't be for everyone, but The Killing of a Sacred Deer is something unique and special. Rated: 4/5 Apr 5, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

View All (949) audience reviews
Rhonda D I couldn’t get past the child abuse in the movie. Watched it til the end and now regret it. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 10/06/24 Full Review Larron M So, you have to give it a chance. Odd dialog but somehow captivating. Glad I finished it. This is one that will stick with you for a few days! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/05/24 Full Review Troy J It's strange to me that this movie is better known. Is it too artsy? Too unique? The story of a boy who wants revenge on the doctor who "killed" his father is hauntingly familiar while being unlike anything else ever made. It's a slow burn for sure and if you're looking for a cheap scare then this isn't your cup o team. Lanthimos is so unique in his delivery that there isn't anything quite like it. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/02/24 Full Review Sreejitaa S One of the best out of the ordinary films. It is gonna mess you up for sure. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/24/24 Full Review Kyle C Incredibly thought provoking and alluring. Barry Keoghan delivers an astounding performance, especially at this age. Mysterious and perfectly disturbing, the pacing and cinematography of this film induces a type of unwell feeling and strange anxiety. Solid cast, really loved Nicole Kidman in this type of movie. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/23/24 Full Review Wolfgang G The Killing of a Sacred Deer ist ein Thriller von Giorgos Lanthimos. … Steven, ein Chirurg mit Charisma, wird zu einem unglaublichen Opfer, als der Teenager immer unheimlicher wird und sein Leben auseinanderbricht. … Ein surrealistischer Arthouse Psychothriller mit einer atemberaubenden künstlerischen Leitung und einer tollen Besetzung. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/04/24 Full Review Read all reviews
The Killing of a Sacred Deer

My Rating

Read More Read Less POST RATING WRITE A REVIEW EDIT REVIEW

Cast & Crew

The Little Stranger 65% 34% The Little Stranger TRAILER for The Little Stranger Pet Sematary 57% 33% Pet Sematary TRAILER for Pet Sematary It 85% 84% It TRAILER for It Voice From the Stone 38% 34% Voice From the Stone TRAILER for Voice From the Stone Annabelle: Creation 70% 68% Annabelle: Creation TRAILER for Annabelle: Creation Discover more movies and TV shows. View More

Movie Info

Synopsis 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. Soon, the full scope of Martin's intent becomes menacingly clear when he confronts Steven with a long-forgotten transgression that will shatter his domestic bliss forever.
Director
Yorgos Lanthimos
Producer
Ed Guiney, Yorgos Lanthimos
Screenwriter
Yorgos Lanthimos, Efthimis Filippou
Distributor
A24
Production Co
Element Pictures
Rating
R (Disturbing Violent Content|Disturbing Sexual Content|Language|Some Graphic Nudity)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 20, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 19, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$2.3M
Runtime
2h 1m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
Most Popular at Home Now