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Poikani Kevin

Original title: We Need to Talk About Kevin
  • 20112011
  • K-16K-16
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
156K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,875
332
Poikani Kevin (2011)
The mother of a teenage boy who went on a high-school killing spree tries to deal with her grief -- and feelings of responsibility for her child's actions -- by writing to her estranged husband.
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Kevin's mother struggles to love her strange child, despite the increasingly dangerous things he says and does as he grows up. But Kevin is just getting started, and his final act will be be... Read allKevin's mother struggles to love her strange child, despite the increasingly dangerous things he says and does as he grows up. But Kevin is just getting started, and his final act will be beyond anything anyone imagined.Kevin's mother struggles to love her strange child, despite the increasingly dangerous things he says and does as he grows up. But Kevin is just getting started, and his final act will be beyond anything anyone imagined.

IMDb RATING
7.5/10
156K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,875
332
  • Director
    • Lynne Ramsay
  • Writers
    • Lynne Ramsay(screenplay)
    • Rory Stewart Kinnear(screenplay)
    • Lionel Shriver(novel)
  • Stars
    • Tilda Swinton
    • John C. Reilly
    • Ezra Miller
  • Director
    • Lynne Ramsay
  • Writers
    • Lynne Ramsay(screenplay)
    • Rory Stewart Kinnear(screenplay)
    • Lionel Shriver(novel)
  • Stars
    • Tilda Swinton
    • John C. Reilly
    • Ezra Miller
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 491User reviews
    • 410Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 BAFTA Awards
      • 26 wins & 66 nominations total

    Videos5

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    Trailer 1:48
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    United Kingdom
    Trailer 1:40
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    Indie Spirit Stars Suggest Indie Gems You Must Watch Right Now
    Clip 2:49
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    "I Am the Context"
    Clip 1:22
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    "An Acquired Taste"
    Clip 1:49
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    Photos186

    Tilda Swinton in Poikani Kevin (2011)
    John C. Reilly and Tilda Swinton in Poikani Kevin (2011)
    Tilda Swinton in Poikani Kevin (2011)
    Tilda Swinton and Jasper Newell in Poikani Kevin (2011)
    Ezra Miller in Poikani Kevin (2011)
    Tilda Swinton and Ezra Miller in Poikani Kevin (2011)
    Lynne Ramsay and Jasper Newell in Poikani Kevin (2011)
    Ezra Miller in Poikani Kevin (2011)
    Tilda Swinton and Ezra Miller in Poikani Kevin (2011)
    Tilda Swinton in Poikani Kevin (2011)
    Tilda Swinton in Poikani Kevin (2011)
    Ezra Miller in Poikani Kevin (2011)

    Top cast

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    Tilda Swinton
    Tilda Swinton
    • Eva Khatchadourian
    John C. Reilly
    John C. Reilly
    • Franklin
    Ezra Miller
    Ezra Miller
    • Kevin, Teenager
    Jasper Newell
    Jasper Newell
    • Kevin, 6-8 Years
    Rocky Duer
    Rocky Duer
    • Kevin, Toddler
    Ashley Gerasimovich
    Ashley Gerasimovich
    • Celia
    Siobhan Fallon Hogan
    Siobhan Fallon Hogan
    • Wanda
    Alex Manette
    Alex Manette
    • Colin
    Kenneth Franklin
    • Soweto
    Leslie Lyles
    • Smash Lady
    Paul Diomede
    • Corrections Officer, Al
    Michael Campbell
    • Corrections Officer
    J. Mallory McCree
    J. Mallory McCree
    • Prison Boy
    • (as J. Mal McCree)
    Mark Elliot Wilson
    • Eva's Lawyer
    James Chen
    James Chen
    • Dr. Foulkes
    Lauren Fox
    Lauren Fox
    • Dr. Goldblatt
    Blake DeLong
    Blake DeLong
    • Young Suited Man #1
    Andy Gershenzon
    Andy Gershenzon
    • Young Suited Man #2
    • Director
      • Lynne Ramsay
    • Writers
      • Lynne Ramsay(screenplay)
      • Rory Stewart Kinnear(screenplay)
      • Lionel Shriver(novel)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Tilda Swinton became involved as a producer long before she decided to star in the movie.
    • Goofs
      Twice in flashbacks to Kevin's parents in their dating days, a UPS terminal with trucks can be seen in the near background. Those trucks have the new UPS logo, where if the time-frame is correct, the trucks would have had the old logo of a stringed parcel above the UPS Shield.
    • Quotes

      Eva: You don't look happy.

      Kevin: Have I ever?

    • Crazy credits
      There are no opening credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in Breakfast: Episode dated 16 May 2011 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Mule Skinner Blues
      Written by Jimmie Rodgers & Vaughn Horton (as George Vaughn)

      Performed by Lonnie Donegan

      (c) 1931 Peermusic International Corp. (USA)

      Courtesy of Sanctuary Records Group LTD

      Under license from Universal Music Operations LTD

    User reviews491

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    10/10
    Phenomenal Filmmaking, Flawless Acting
    After watching this film twice in two days I can honestly say it is among the most affecting and gripping movies I have ever seen. The use of sound and the wonderful camera work made my hair stand on end. I enjoyed it even more the second time as I was able to make sense of the opening scenes without straining myself, this however is not a criticism; rather it is a testament to the intellect and emotional power of a film where every member of cast and crew excel themselves. Sadness, joy, pain, nostalgia, elation and confusion are just a fraction of the feelings this roller-coaster provokes, and the audience's sheer awe was summed up by the 10 seconds of breathless silence as the screen faded into credits before an eruption of applause broke out.......Astounding.
    helpful•191
    113
    • jack_mohan
    • Oct 21, 2011

    FAQ4

    • What is the first song as Eva drives?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 20, 2012 (Finland)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • We Need to Talk About Kevin
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • BBC Films
      • UK Film Council
      • Footprint Investment Fund
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $7,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,738,692
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $24,587
      • Dec 11, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,232,318
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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