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Brokeback Mountain

2005·Movie
2h 14min·R
83
GreatGoodWatch score

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A , romance movie: , but never scary, .

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Love is a force of nature.

In 1960s Wyoming, two men develop a strong emotional and sexual relationship that endures as a lifelong connection complicating their lives as they get married and start families of their own.
Tragic RomanceRepressed LoveVisually Stunning WesternEmotional DevastationSlow-Burn DramaSocial ConstraintHeartbreaking PerformanceLyrical Storytelling

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Questions about Brokeback Mountain

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Where can I stream Brokeback Mountain?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Brokeback Mountain from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It streams in 23 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Brokeback Mountain worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 87).

Is Brokeback Mountain good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Brokeback Mountain plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Brokeback Mountain a box office hit?

Budget$14 million
Box office$178 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $14 million to make and earned $178 million worldwide, 12.7 times its budget.

What tropes does Brokeback Mountain use?

Spit-Trail KissTransparent ClosetSexless MarriageBears Are Bad NewsSignificant Double CastingFlashbackReunion KissCowboyAdaptation ExpansionGet Out!Bad BossFraming Deviceand 53 more

TV Tropes lists 65 tropes for it, including Spit-Trail Kiss, Transparent Closet, and Sexless Marriage.