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The Bridge

2006·Movie
1h 33min·R
IMDb7.2Metacritic584.7Rotten Tomatoes67%72%

Where to watch

AMC+KanopyHooplaKino Film Collection

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Be afraid of what lies beneath...

The Bridge is a controversial documentary that shows people jumping to their death from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco - the world's most popular suicide destination. Interviews with the victims' loved ones describe their lives and mental health.
SuicideGolden Gate BridgeMental HealthDocumentaryPsychologicalTragedyLossSan FranciscoBleakControversial

Crew

Directed by:
Eric Steel
Produced by:
Eric Steel
Composed by:
Margaret Crimmins, Greg Smith

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Bridge

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Bridge legally?

AMC+KanopyHooplaKino Film Collection

The Bridge is included with a subscription to Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Bridge worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Bridge rated?

RSuicide themesDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: suicide themes and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Bridge?

1 h 33 min

The Bridge runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Bridge?

Critics63
Audiences64

Yes. Critics average 63 and audiences 64 out of 100, so both groups see The Bridge much the same way.

Was The Bridge a box office hit?

Budget$25,000
Box office$179,780

Yes, a big one. It cost about $25,000 to make and earned $179,780 worldwide, 7.2 times its budget.

What language is The Bridge in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Bridge?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Bridge in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Bridge use?

Train-Station GoodbyeBased on a True StoryFaux FluencyDirty CowardAdaptation Name ChangeCruel and Unusual DeathMissing BackblastWar Is HellLowered Recruiting StandardsPoor Communication KillsGet a Hold of Yourself, Man!Brutal Honestyand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 storytelling tropes for The Bridge, including Train-Station Goodbye, Based on a True Story, Faux Fluency.