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7.5/10 2011 1h 53m Released

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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Top Cast

Tilda Swinton
Tilda Swinton
Eva Khatchadourian
John C. Reilly
John C. Reilly
Franklin
Ezra Miller
Ezra Miller
Kevin, Teenager
Siobhan Fallon Hogan
Siobhan Fallon Hogan
Wanda
Alex Manette
Alex Manette
Colin
Jasper Newell
Jasper Newell
Kevin, 6-8 Years
Ashley Gerasimovich
Ashley Gerasimovich
Celia
Rocky Duer
Rocky Duer
Kevin, Toddler
Kenneth Franklin
Kenneth Franklin
Soweto
Leslie Lyles
Leslie Lyles
Smash Lady
Paul Diomede
Paul Diomede
Corrections Officer, Al
Michael Campbell
Michael Campbell
Corrections Officer
J. Mallory McCree
J. Mallory McCree
Prison Boy
Mark Elliot Wilson
Mark Elliot Wilson
Eva's Lawyer
James Chen
James Chen
Dr. Foulkes
Lauren Fox
Lauren Fox
Dr. Goldblatt

Reviews

Gimly 7/10

Deeply disturbing and utterly engaging. Not one I can really see myself watching again. But I'm very glad to have watched it the once. Superbly cast and acted. Brilliant photographed and amazing direction. Not to be missed for those who can handle the subject matter. _Final rating:★★★½ - I strongly recommend you make the time._

Reno 6/10

**How do you define a parenting failure!** The film was based on the book of the same name, directed by a Scottish director. A psychological thriller, one of those what some people feel uncomfortable watching it. The film holds a suspense from the past event, it is not going to be revealed until the final quarter. Till then makes us to keep guessing it. Followed by the pieces of flashback, the story of a mother…

Nathan 5/10

I enjoyed this, although I felt that it had potential to be really special. The direction was overall solid, with great audio and visuals beats that are present throughout the entire film. It creates subtle and eerie tension that continues to grow until the sinister climax of the film. Tilda Swinton was great and was really the only performance that stood out. John C. Reilly was such a weird choice, I do not really…

CinemaSerf 7/10

"Eva" (Tilda Swinton) and "Frank" (John C. Reilly) do make for quite an unlikely couple but that they become, marrying and having a son. He's the eponymous child with whom she simply cannot bond. She only has to look at him and he bursts into tears, or fills his nappy. She must persevere, though, hoping as he ages that things might improve. Fat chance! Indeed, when the couple have a daughter, this seems to make…

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FAQ about We Need to Talk About Kevin

What is We Need to Talk About Kevin about?
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.
When was We Need to Talk About Kevin released?
We Need to Talk About Kevin was released in 2011.
What genres does We Need to Talk About Kevin belong to?
We Need to Talk About Kevin is categorised as Drama, Thriller.
Who stars in We Need to Talk About Kevin?
The cast of We Need to Talk About Kevin includes Tilda Swinton, John C. Reilly, Ezra Miller, Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Alex Manette.