Brooklyn Rules

2007·Movie
1h 39min·R
60
DecentGoodWatch score

Where to watch

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Brooklyn Rules fingerprint

Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Nostalgia7
  • Coming of Age7
  • Romance6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, crime, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Not made to be broken

Brooklyn, 1985. With the mob world as a backdrop, three life-long friends struggle with questions of love, loss and loyalty.
Mob DramaComing-of-AgeFriendship & Loyalty1980s BrooklynOrganized CrimeNostalgic ToneMoral DilemmasBleak Realism

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Brooklyn Rules

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Brooklyn Rules legally?

Brooklyn Rules is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Peacock, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Brooklyn Rules worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 45%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Brooklyn Rules rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Brooklyn Rules?

1 h 39 min

Brooklyn Rules runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Brooklyn Rules?

Critics49
Audiences48

Yes. Critics average 49 and audiences 48 out of 100, so both groups see Brooklyn Rules much the same way.

Was Brooklyn Rules a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$458,232

No. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $458,232 worldwide, 6% of its budget.

What language is Brooklyn Rules in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Brooklyn Rules?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Brooklyn Rules in 50 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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