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Brimstone

2016·Movie
2h 28min·R
IMDb7.0Metacritic456.0Rotten Tomatoes45%54%

Where to watch

PhiloThe RokuVIX StarzAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

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Brimstone fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Scare7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

History, the mind, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Retribution is coming.

In the menacing inferno of the old North-American West, Liz is a genuine survivor who is hunted by a vengeful preacher for a crime she didn’t commit.
Bleak Western ThrillerViolent Revenge StoryOppression and SurvivalPsychological DramaStrong Female LeadReligious FanaticismDark and GrittySuspenseful and DisturbingOld West Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Martin Koolhoven, Els Rastelli, Florian Engelhardt
Written by:
Franco Ferrini, Martin Koolhoven, Chris W. Mitchell
Produced by:
Els Vandevorst, Uwe Schott, Des Hamilton
Composed by:
Tom Holkenborg, Julien Naudin, Jakob van Oosterhout

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Brimstone

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Where can I stream Brimstone legally?

PhiloThe RokuVIX StarzAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsLionsgate+Tubi TVHowdy

Brimstone is included with a subscription to Philo and Starz in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on VIX , Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Brimstone worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 45%, and Metacritic 45). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Brimstone rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Brimstone?

2 h 28 min

Brimstone runs 2 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Brimstone?

Critics45
Audiences61

Not quite. Audiences rate Brimstone higher (61) than critics (45). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Brimstone in?

EnglishDutchChinese

It was made in English, with some Dutch, Chinese. Produced in Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Brimstone?

45AEARATAUBEBOBRCACLCOCRDEDKEC+31

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Brimstone in 45 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Brimstone use?

Driven to SuicideSinister MinisterDead Person ImpersonationTongue TraumaEvil Old FolksAnd StarringBad People Abuse AnimalsHope SpotImplacable ManEgocentrically ReligiousA Man Is Always EagerPortmantitleand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for Brimstone, including Driven to Suicide, Sinister Minister, Dead Person Impersonation.