The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017)

The Killing of a Sacred Deer poster

Movie · 2017 · 2h 1m · Released · Rated R · Drama, Thriller, Mystery

Synopsis

Dr. Steven Murphy is a renowned cardiovascular surgeon who presides over a spotless household with his wife and two children. Lurking at the margins of his idyllic suburban existence is Martin, a fatherless teen who insinuates himself into the doctor's life in gradually unsettling ways.

Watch the trailer

The Killing of a Sacred Deer trailer

Where to watch

Stream

Rent

Buy

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

  • Colin Farrell as Steven Murphy
  • Nicole Kidman as Anna Murphy
  • Barry Keoghan as Martin Lang
  • Raffey Cassidy as Kim Murphy
  • Sunny Suljic as Bob Murphy
  • Bill Camp as Matthew Williams
  • Alicia Silverstone as Martin's Mother
  • Herb Caillouet as Ed Thompson (Hospital Director)
  • Barry G. Bernson as Dr. Larry Banks
  • Denise Dal Vera as Mary Williams

If you liked The Killing of a Sacred Deer, try

BingeNext's take

If you’re in the mood for a tense, unsettling thriller that keeps you guessing, The Killing of a Sacred Deer is a great pick. It follows Dr. Steven Murphy, a top-notch heart surgeon whose perfect family life starts to unravel when a mysterious teen named Martin enters the picture. The film has this eerie, slow-building vibe that pulls you into a dark mystery, with Colin Farrell and Nicole Kidman delivering performances that feel both natural and intense. It’s not your typical thriller with fast action but more of a creeping suspense that makes you uncomfortable in a good way. If you liked the twists and psychological tension in movies like Gone Girl, this one will probably grip you too. It’s perfect for a night when you want something thought-provoking and a bit chilling without jumping into full horror territory.

Tell BingeNext a few films you already love and get a fresh list of movies worth your evening.