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Last modified: Mar. 5, 2012

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We Need to Talk About Kevin

Release Date: Friday, December 9, 2011 NYC/LA

Director: Lynne Ramsay

Starring: Tilda Swinton • John C. Reilly • Ezra Miller

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Plot

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Plot
The movie, based on Lionel Shriver's novel, tells the story of a smart, educated New York mother who does her best to raise a son she never wanted in the first place. He turns out to be extremely difficult and is at the center of the woman's marital breakdown before going on a killing spree at his high school with a crossbow.
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The film's director Lynne Ramsay last directed You Were Never Really Here and Mobius. The film's writer Lynne Ramsay last wrote You Were Never Really Here and Mobius.

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Lynne Ramsay
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Jennifer Fox
Luc Roeg
Robert Salerno
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BBC Films
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  • Based on Lionel Shriver's novel.

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R Restricted for disturbing violence and behavior, some sexuality and language
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Language
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We Need to Talk About Kevin was released in New York / Los Angeles on Friday, December 9, 2011. in around 2 theaters There were 10 other movies released on the same date, including New Year's Eve, The Sitter and Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy.

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