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The Brothers Bloom

2009Movie1 h 54 minPG-13

Comedy
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic556.2Rotten Tomatoes68%64%

A romantic, wondrous adventure movie about show business and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

They'd never let the truth come between them.

The Brothers Bloom are the best con men in the world, swindling millionaires with complex scenarios of lust and intrigue. Now they've decided to take on one last job – showing a beautiful and eccentric heiress the time of her life with a romantic adventure that takes them around the world.

Feels like

  • Con Artist Film
  • Romantic Adventure
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Showbiz Deception
  • Family of Swindlers
  • International Heist
  • Witty Banter
  • Caper
  • Quirky

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Rian Johnson
Written by
Rian Johnson
Produced by
Ram Bergman, James D. Stern
Music by
Nathan Johnson

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 19, 2009 · 1 h 54 min · PG-13

Released
May 19, 2009
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Czech, Japanese
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$6 million
Available in
31 countries

Tropes

Screw This, I'm Outta Here!, Creator Cameo, Even Evil Has Standards +9

  • Screw This, I'm Outta Here!
  • Creator Cameo
  • Even Evil Has Standards
  • Only Known by Their Nickname
  • Facial Dialogue
  • Silent Bob
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Brick Joke
  • Dying Alone
  • The Cameo
  • Precision F-Strike
  • Rustproof Blood

12 of 46 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Brothers Bloom?"

Questions about The Brothers Bloom

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Brothers Bloom?

PhiloKanopyFandango at Home FreeStarzPlexFawesomeLionsgate+Tubi TV

In the United States, The Brothers Bloom streams on Philo, Starz, Lionsgate+, and Howdy, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is The Brothers Bloom worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 55).

Is The Brothers Bloom okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Brothers Bloom make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and satire (5 of 10).

Is The Brothers Bloom good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was The Brothers Bloom a box office flop?

Budget$20 million
Box office$6 million

Yes: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 28% of its budget.

What tropes does The Brothers Bloom use?

Screw This, I'm Outta Here!Creator CameoEven Evil Has StandardsOnly Known by Their NicknameFacial DialogueSilent BobDeadpan SnarkerBrick JokeDying AloneThe CameoPrecision F-StrikeRustproof Bloodand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 tropes for it, including Screw This, I'm Outta Here!, Creator Cameo, and Even Evil Has Standards.