Is The Killing of a Sacred Deer scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Killing of a Sacred Deer for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, thriller, and mystery film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Killing of a Sacred Deer in the US?

The Killing of a Sacred Deer streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, and 1 more and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Killing of a Sacred Deer?

The Killing of a Sacred Deer runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).

Is The Killing of a Sacred Deer suitable for kids?

The Killing of a Sacred Deer is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20172h 1mDrama / Thriller / Mystery

The Killing of a Sacred Deer

Name: The Killing of a Sacred Deer
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Released: 2017-10-20
Duration: 121 min

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.

TMDB audience score

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The Killing of a Sacred Deer at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 1m

At 2h 1m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Drama · Thriller · Mystery

TMDB files it under drama, thriller, and mystery.

US availability

4 subscriptions · 6 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 4 subscription services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, and 1 more. Listed to rent from 6 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 4,614 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Killing of a Sacred Deer tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 1m.
It is included with HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, and 1 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 4,614 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Killing of a Sacred Deer

Is The Killing of a Sacred Deer scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Killing of a Sacred Deer for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, thriller, and mystery film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Killing of a Sacred Deer in the US?: The Killing of a Sacred Deer streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, and 1 more and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Killing of a Sacred Deer?: The Killing of a Sacred Deer runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
Is The Killing of a Sacred Deer suitable for kids?: The Killing of a Sacred Deer is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.