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You Were Never Really Here

You Were Never Really Here

CrimeDramaThriller3.3

A traumatized veteran, unafraid of violence, tracks down missing girls for a living. When a job spins out of control, Joe's nightmares overtake him as a conspiracy is uncovered—leading to what may be his death trip or his awakening.A traumatized veteran, unafraid of violence, tracks down missing girls for a living. When a job spins out of control, Joe's nightmares overtake him as a conspiracy is uncovered—leading to what may be his death trip or his awakening.

November 8, 2017 · Directed by Lynne Ramsay

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Runtime1h 29m
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Cast & crew

Joaquin Phoenix
Joe
Judith Roberts
Joe's Mother
Ekaterina Samsonov
Nina Votto
John Doman
John McCleary
Alex Manette
Senator Albert Votto
Dante Pereira-Olson
Young Joe
Alessandro Nivola
Governor Williams
Larry Canady
Cincinnati Cab Driver
Vinicius Damasceno
Moises
Neo Randall
Moises's Friend
Frank Pando
Angel
Edward Latham
Drug Dealer

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