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Only the Brave

2017Movie2 h 13 minPG-13

DramaHistory
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic727.3Rotten Tomatoes87%91%

A nerve-racking, pulse-pounding drama movie about a real life story and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for laughs.

Movies with

Story

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Feels like

  • Heroic Disaster Drama
  • Biographical War Story
  • Intense Survival Thriller
  • Emotional Tribute
  • Brotherhood & Camaraderie
  • Visceral Nature Spectacle
  • Grounded Realism
  • Tragic Heroism
  • Family Values

Cast

24 of 44

Crew

Directed by
Joseph Kosinski
Written by
Ken Nolan, Eric Warren Singer
Produced by
Thad Luckinbill, Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Molly Smith
Music by
Joseph Trapanese

Everyone

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

Facts

September 22, 2017 · 2 h 13 min · PG-13

Released
September 22, 2017
Runtime
2 h 13 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$38 million
Box office
$26 million
Available in
68 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Adaptation Distillation, Alternative Foreign Theme Song, Answer Cut +9

  • Adaptation Distillation
  • Alternative Foreign Theme Song
  • Answer Cut
  • Bears Are Bad News
  • Cassandra Truth
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • The Determinator
  • Very Loosely Based on a True Story
  • Recovered Addict
  • Manly Tears
  • What the Hell, Hero?
  • Heroic BSoD

12 of 28 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Only the Brave?"

Questions about Only the Brave

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Only the Brave?

PrimeTubi TV

In the United States, Only the Brave streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 48 other countries.

Is Only the Brave worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 72).

Is Only the Brave 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.

Can I half-watch Only the Brave?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will Only the Brave scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Was Only the Brave a box office flop?

Budget$38 million
Box office$26 million

Yes: it cost about $38 million to make and earned $26 million worldwide, 68% of its budget.

What tropes does Only the Brave use?

Adaptation DistillationAlternative Foreign Theme SongAnswer CutBears Are Bad NewsCassandra TruthChekhov's GunThe DeterminatorVery Loosely Based on a True StoryRecovered AddictManly TearsWhat the Hell, Hero?Heroic BSoDand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Adaptation Distillation, Alternative Foreign Theme Song, and Answer Cut.