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Harry Brown

2009·Movie
1h 43min·R
IMDb7.2Metacritic556.6Rotten Tomatoes64%75%

Where to watch

PrimePhiloAMC+The RokuThe CW

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What's your score?

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension7

Heart

Melancholic and cathartic

  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

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About

Every man has a breaking point.

An elderly ex-serviceman and widower looks to avenge his best friend's murder by doling out his own form of justice.
Vigilante JusticeUrban DecayGuns and GangsSocial DisillusionmentElderly ProtagonistRevenge ThrillerBleak RealismGritty Crime

Crew

Directed by:
Tom Brewster, Daniel Barber, Sally Jones
Written by:
Gary Young
Produced by:
Matthew Vaughn, Kris Thykier, Dan Hubbard
Composed by:
Simon Hayes, Glenn Freemantle, Ian Tapp

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Harry Brown

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Harry Brown legally?

PrimePhiloAMC+The RokuThe CWKanopyHooplaFandango at Home Free

Harry Brown is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Harry Brown worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Harry Brown rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is Harry Brown?

1 h 43 min

Harry Brown runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Harry Brown?

Critics60
Audiences71

Not quite. Audiences rate Harry Brown higher (71) than critics (60). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Harry Brown a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$10 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 1.4 times its budget.

What language is Harry Brown in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Harry Brown?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Harry Brown in 48 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Harry Brown use?

Boom, Headshot!To the PainThe RevealChekhov's GunmanLower-Class LoutJack Bauer Interrogation TechniqueCombat PragmatistBig Damn HeroesReckless Gun UsageJuggling Loaded GunsAnti-HeroToo Dumb to Liveand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 storytelling tropes for Harry Brown, including Boom, Headshot!, To the Pain, The Reveal.