First They Killed My Father
Synopsis
A 5-year-old girl embarks on a harrowing quest for survival amid the sudden rise and terrifying reign of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia.
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First They Killed My Father | Acclaim Trailer [HD] | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-09-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 15, 2017
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$24M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Angelina Jolie
- Screenplay & Story
- Loung Ung, Angelina Jolie
- Original Score
- Marco Beltrami
- Original Title
- First They Killed My Father
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Khmer
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Production Budget
- $24M
- Production Studios
- Bophana Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Angelina Jolie
Loung Ung, Angelina Jolie
Marco Beltrami
Anthony Dod Mantle, Alexander Witt
Xavier Box, Patricia Rommel
Sarah Bowen, Pauline Fischer, Charles J.D. Schlissel, Adam Somner, Loung Ung
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Bailey
Stunt Coordinator
Angelina Jolie
Director
Loung Ung
Screenplay
Angelina Jolie
Screenplay
Angelina Jolie
Producer
Rithy Panh
Producer
Marco Beltrami
Original Music Composer
Anthony Dod Mantle
Director of Photography
Xavier Box
Editor
Patricia Rommel
Editor
Tom Brown
Production Design
Ellen Mirojnick
Costume Design
Ted Sarandos
Producer
Michael Vieira
Producer
Maddox Jolie
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About First They Killed My Father
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What is First They Killed My Father about?
A 5-year-old girl embarks on a harrowing quest for survival amid the sudden rise and terrifying reign of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia.
Who directed First They Killed My Father?
First They Killed My Father was directed by Angelina Jolie.
Who stars in First They Killed My Father?
The principal cast of First They Killed My Father includes Sareum Srey Moch, Phoeung Kompheak, Sveng Socheata, Mun Kimhak, Heng Dara.
When was First They Killed My Father released and how long is it?
First They Killed My Father was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 2h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for First They Killed My Father?
The original motion picture soundtrack for First They Killed My Father was composed by Marco Beltrami.
Is First They Killed My Father based on a book or true story?
First They Killed My Father is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Loung Ung".
What is the age rating and content advisory for First They Killed My Father?
First They Killed My Father holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).