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Brigham City

2001Movie1 h 59 minPG-13

CrimeMystery
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic62–Rotten Tomatoes70%81%

A slow-burning, tense crime movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or comfort.

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Story

Nothing attracts a serpent like paradise

Wes Clayton is a lawman and a bishop in a Mormon community called Brigham. The town is shaken when a woman from California is found murdered. Clayton and his young deputy work with an FBI agent sent to investigate. As a civil and spiritual leader in the frightened town, Clayton must uncover the town's deepest secrets, find the murderer and keep Brigham from ripping itself apart.

Feels like

  • Small Town Mystery
  • Mormon Cultural Drama
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Community Secrets
  • Spiritual Conflict
  • Character Study
  • Slow-Burn Suspense
  • Social Realism
  • Moral Ambiguity

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Richard Dutcher
Written by
Richard Dutcher
Produced by
Richard Dutcher
Music by
Sam Cardon

Everyone

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Facts

March 30, 2001 · 1 h 59 min · PG-13

Released
March 30, 2001
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Mystery, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$852,206
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

The Sheriff, Dedication, Porn Stash +9

  • The Sheriff
  • Dedication
  • Porn Stash
  • Never the Obvious Suspect
  • Killer Cop
  • Pyrrhic Victory
  • Slashers Prefer Blondes
  • Artistic License – Biology
  • Bad Ass Preacher
  • No Communities Were Harmed
  • Big Bad Friend
  • Religious Horror

12 of 23 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Brigham City?"

Questions about Brigham City

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Brigham City?

Prime

In the United States, Brigham City streams on Prime.

Is Brigham City worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 62).

Is Brigham City okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

What tropes does Brigham City use?

The SheriffDedicationPorn StashNever the Obvious SuspectKiller CopPyrrhic VictorySlashers Prefer BlondesArtistic License – BiologyBad Ass PreacherNo Communities Were HarmedBig Bad FriendReligious Horrorand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including The Sheriff, Dedication, and Porn Stash.