The Killing of a Sacred Deer_
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Killing of a Sacred Deer earned $10.7M worldwide on a $3.0M budget — a 257% return on investment.
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Year context
The Killing of a Sacred Deer was released 9 years ago in 2017.
CAST (20)
Colin Farrell
Steven Murphy
Nicole Kidman
Anna Murphy
Barry Keoghan
Martin Lang
Raffey Cassidy
Kim Murphy
Sunny Suljic
Bob Murphy
Bill Camp
Matthew Williams
Alicia Silverstone
Martin's Mother
HC
Herb Caillouet
Ed Thompson (Hospital Director)
BG
Barry G. Bernson
Dr. Larry Banks
Denise Dal Vera
Mary Williams
DL
Drew Logan
Principal
MW
Ming Wang
Doctor (Abdominal)
MT
Michael Trester
Elderly Man
Anita Farmer Bergman
Nurse (uncredited)
Lea Hutton Beasmore
Conference Guest (uncredited)
DK
Dylan Keith Adams
Doctor at Conference and Event Dinner (uncredited)
Charles Poole
Patient / Fisherman (uncredited)
JW
John W. Harden
Conference Guest / Paramedic (uncredited)
Bryant Bentley
Paramedic (uncredited)
AP
Aaron Pullins IV
Medical Conference Attendee (uncredited)
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$3.0M
Budget
$10.7M
Revenue
+257%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
STUDIOS (7)
Element Pictures
TPC
Film4 Productions
New Sparta Films
Limp
HanWay Films
Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
121 min (2h 1m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.0/10 (4,341 votes)
Popularity
4
Budget
$3,000,000
Box Office
$10,700,000
Profit
+$7,700,000
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Killing of a Sacred Deer about?
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.
How long is The Killing of a Sacred Deer?
The Killing of a Sacred Deer has a runtime of 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Who directed The Killing of a Sacred Deer?
The Killing of a Sacred Deer was directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.
Who stars in The Killing of a Sacred Deer?
The cast of The Killing of a Sacred Deer includes Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, Barry Keoghan, Raffey Cassidy, Sunny Suljic.
How much did The Killing of a Sacred Deer make at the box office?
The Killing of a Sacred Deer earned $10,700,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $3,000,000.
What is the rating of The Killing of a Sacred Deer?
The Killing of a Sacred Deer has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 4,341 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Thriller
Mystery
KEYWORDS (17)
husband wife relationship
hostage
psychopath
insanity
blackmail
surgeon
paralysis
dysfunctional family
paranormal
revenge
hospital
cruelty
brutality
cafe
cardiologist
recovering alcoholic
open heart surgery