The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017)
A surgeon's perfect life unravels as a mysterious teen's presence brings surreal, chilling dread to his family.
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 intense is The Killing of a Sacred Deer?
The Killing of a Sacred Deer is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Killing of a Sacred Deer feels like
- Tone
- bleaksurrealsuspensefulchillingintimate
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Killing of a Sacred Deer
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Killing of a Sacred Deer for you?
Is The Killing of a Sacred Deer scary?
Only a little. The Killing of a Sacred Deer has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Killing of a Sacred Deer gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Killing of a Sacred Deer sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Killing of a Sacred Deer OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Killing of a Sacred Deer?
The Killing of a Sacred Deer runs 2h 1m.
Where can I stream The Killing of a Sacred Deer?
The Killing of a Sacred Deer is streaming on Max.
Does The Killing of a Sacred Deer have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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