
We Need to Talk About Kevin
“This conversation is long overdue.”
Director: Lynne Ramsay
Producer: Luc Roeg, Jennifer Fox, Robert Salerno
Overview
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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Cast

Tilda Swinton
Eva Khatchadourian

John C. Reilly
Franklin

Ezra Miller
Kevin, Teenager

Siobhan Fallon Hogan
Wanda

Alex Manette
Colin

Jasper Newell
Kevin, 6-8 Years

Ashley Gerasimovich
Celia

Rocky Duer
Kevin, Toddler

Kenneth Franklin
Soweto

Leslie Lyles
Smash Lady

Paul Diomede
Corrections Officer, Al
Michael Campbell
Corrections Officer
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Reviews
7.0Gimly
August 23, 2016
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…
6.0Reno
December 4, 2016
**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. T…
5.0Nathan
May 15, 2023
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 r…
7.0CinemaSerf
May 11, 2024
"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…