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The Brute

1953Movie1 h 21 min

CrimeDrama
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

A romantic, moving drama movie about society and class and money, with standout direction.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

A tough young man, who helps to kick poor people out of their houses, falls in love with a girl. She lives with her father in the building about to be demolished.

Feels like

  • Mexican Golden Age
  • Social Realism
  • Class Conflict
  • Forbidden Romance
  • Tragic Drama
  • Luis Buñuel
  • Classic Cinema
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Black and White
  • Melodrama

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Luis Buñuel
Written by
Luis Buñuel, Luis Alcoriza
Produced by
Óscar Dancigers, Sergio Kogan, Gabriel Castro
Music by
Raúl Lavista

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Facts

February 5, 1953 · 1 h 21 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
February 5, 1953
Runtime
1 h 21 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Mexico
Available in
30 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Brute?"

Questions about The Brute

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Brute?

FlixHouseFawesome

In the United States, The Brute is free with ads on FlixHouse and Fawesome. It also streams in 29 other countries.

Is The Brute worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.2).

Is The Brute good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching The Brute?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is The Brute in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.