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Brigham City

2001·Movie
1h 59min·PG-13

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Brigham City fingerprint

Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Small Town MysteryMormon Cultural DramaPsychological ThrillerCommunity SecretsSpiritual ConflictCharacter StudySlow-Burn SuspenseSocial RealismMoral Ambiguity

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Brigham City

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Where can I stream Brigham City legally?

Brigham City is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Brigham City worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Brigham City rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Brigham City?

1 h 59 min

Brigham City runs 1 h 59 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Brigham City?

Critics66
Audiences74

Not quite. Audiences rate Brigham City higher (74) than critics (66). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Brigham City a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$852,206

No. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $852,206 worldwide, 85% of its budget.

What language is Brigham City in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Brigham City?

3GBGGUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Brigham City in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Brigham City, including The Sheriff, Dedication, Porn Stash.