You Were Never Really Here (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2017, You Were Never Really Here is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Lynne Ramsay, running about 89 minutes. “Bring the hammer.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A traumatised veteran, unafraid of violence, tracks down missing girls for a living. When a job spins out of control, his nightmares overtake him as a conspiracy is uncovered leading to what may be his death trip or his awakening.
Who’s in it. You Were Never Really Here stars Joaquin Phoenix as Joe, Judith Roberts as Joe's Mother, Ekaterina Samsonov as Nina Votto and John Doman as John McCleary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, You Were Never Really Here has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Spectrum On Demand. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch You Were Never Really Here page.
If you liked it. Fans of You Were Never Really Here tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch You Were Never Really Here (2017)?
- In US, You Were Never Really Here is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Spectrum On Demand. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is You Were Never Really Here worth watching?
- You Were Never Really Here holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in You Were Never Really Here?
- You Were Never Really Here stars Joaquin Phoenix, Judith Roberts, Ekaterina Samsonov, John Doman and Alex Manette.
- When was You Were Never Really Here released?
- You Were Never Really Here was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.