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Destroyer 2018
A 2018 American independent neo-noir crime drama film, Destroyer stars Nicole Kidman as a former undercover officer seeking vengeance against gang members years after her case was compromised. The movie was directed by Karyn Kusama, written and co-produced by Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi, and also features Toby Kebbell, Tatiana Maslany, Scoot McNairy, Bradley Whitford, and Sebastian Stan. It premiered worldwide at the Telluride Film Festival on August 31, 2018 before opening in the United States on December 25, 2018 through Annapurna Pictures. Critics responded positively, particularly highlighting Kidman's acting, though the film underperformed commercially, earning $5.6 million against a $9-12.4 million budget. At the 76th Golden Globe Awards, Kidman received a nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama.
Cast
- Nicole KidmanLAPD Detective Erin Bell
- Toby KebbellSilas Howe
- Tatiana MaslanyPetra
- Scoot McNairyEthan
- Beau KnappJay
- Jade PettyjohnShelby Bell
- Kenley SmythYoung Shelby Bell
- James JordanToby
- Toby HussGil Lawson
- Zach VillaArturo Guerrero
- Shamier AndersonAntonio
- Natalia Cordova-BuckleyDetective Gavras
- Kelvin Han YeeLieutenant Oshima
- Solo SikoaTaz
- Jan HoagToby's mother
- Chris FioreIce Cream Shop Customer
Crew
- Director
- Karyn Kusama
- Writer
- Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi
- Producer
- Fred Berger, Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi
- Cinematography
- Julie Kirkwood
- Editing
- Plummy Tucker
- Music
- Theodore Shapiro
Details
- Production
- 30West, Automatik Entertainment, Rocket Science
- Distributor
- Annapurna Pictures
- Budget
- $9–12.4 million
- Box office
- $5.6 million
