Is We Need to Talk About Kevin scary?

MyCinema has not rated We Need to Talk About Kevin for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch We Need to Talk About Kevin in the US?

We Need to Talk About Kevin streams on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Philo, and 10 more, is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 4 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is We Need to Talk About Kevin?

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

Is We Need to Talk About Kevin suitable for kids?

We Need to Talk About Kevin is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20111h 53mDrama / Thriller

We Need to Talk About Kevin

Name: We Need to Talk About Kevin
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 2011-09-28
Duration: 113 min

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.

TMDB audience score

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We Need to Talk About Kevin at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 53m

At 1h 53m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under drama and thriller.

US availability

13 subscriptions · 7 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 13 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Philo, and 10 more. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 4 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 3,231 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch We Need to Talk About Kevin tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 53m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Philo, and 10 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 3,231 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about We Need to Talk About Kevin

Is We Need to Talk About Kevin scary?: MyCinema has not rated We Need to Talk About Kevin for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch We Need to Talk About Kevin in the US?: We Need to Talk About Kevin streams on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Philo, and 10 more, is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 4 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is We Need to Talk About Kevin?: We Need to Talk About Kevin runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
Is We Need to Talk About Kevin suitable for kids?: We Need to Talk About Kevin is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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