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In 1944, poet Allen Ginsberg's world is turned upside down by a rivalry with charming Lucien Carr, whose charisma sparks a deadly obsession. But when their mutual friend meets a tragic end, the lines between love, loyalty, and darkness blur, leading to a shocking trial that exposes the dark underbelly of artistic ambition.

In 1944, poet Allen Ginsberg's world is turned upside down by a rivalry with charming Lucien Carr, whose charisma sparks a deadly obsession. But when their mutual friend meets a tragic end, the lines between love, loyalty, and darkness blur, leading to a shocking trial that exposes the dark underbelly of artistic ambition.

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65

Metascore

6.6

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Rotten Tomatoes
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77%

TOMATOMETER

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60%

User Score

IMDb

6.4 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

71

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Kill Your Darlings | Official Trailer HD (2013)

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