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Bright

2017Movie1 h 57 minR

48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic297.1Rotten Tomatoes26%83%

A thrilling, violent fantasy movie about fantasy and crime.

Good for friends night · teens · background watch

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, romance or scares.

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Story

In an alternate present-day where magical creatures live among us, two L.A. cops become embroiled in a prophesied turf battle.

Feels like

  • Urban Fantasy
  • Buddy Cop Action
  • Social Commentary
  • Magic & Crime
  • Alternate Reality
  • Gritty Tone
  • High-Concept
  • Propulsive Narrative
  • Fantasy Creatures

Cast

24 of 47

Crew

Directed by
David Ayer
Written by
David Ayer, Max Landis
Produced by
David Ayer, Eric Newman, Bryan Unkeless
Music by
David Sardy

Everyone

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Facts

December 22, 2017 · 1 h 57 min · R

Released
December 22, 2017
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Fantasy, Action, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Budget
$90 million
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Androcles' Lion, One-Man Army, Police Brutality +9

  • Androcles' Lion
  • One-Man Army
  • Police Brutality
  • Greater-Scope Villain
  • White Hair, Black Heart
  • Loyal Phlebotinum
  • Sins of Our Fathers
  • Nice Guy
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Urban Fantasy
  • Foreshadowing
  • All There in the Manual

12 of 157 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Bright?"

Questions about Bright

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bright?

Netflix

In the United States, Bright streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Bright worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 26%, and Metacritic 29). Audiences rate it higher (72 out of 100) than critics (28).

Can I half-watch Bright?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Bright use?

Androcles' LionOne-Man ArmyPolice BrutalityGreater-Scope VillainWhite Hair, Black HeartLoyal PhlebotinumSins of Our FathersNice GuyBittersweet EndingUrban FantasyForeshadowingAll There in the Manualand 145 more

TV Tropes lists 157 tropes for it, including Androcles' Lion, One-Man Army, and Police Brutality.