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Lonely are the Brave

1962·Movie
1h 47min
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime, society, and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Life can never cage a man like this!

A fiercely independent cowboy arranges to have himself locked up in jail in order to then escape with an old friend who has been sentenced to the penitentiary.
Neo-Western DramaExistential MelancholyIndividualism vs. ModernityCharacter-DrivenTragic Hero's JourneyMan vs. MachineFriendship & LoyaltySocial CritiqueClassic HollywoodAmerican Anti-Western

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Where can I stream Lonely are the Brave legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Lonely are the Brave worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lonely are the Brave rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Lonely are the Brave?

1 h 47 min

Lonely are the Brave runs 1 h 47 min.

Is Lonely are the Brave based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lonely are the Brave?

Critics93
Audiences80

Not quite. Critics rate Lonely are the Brave higher (93) than audiences (80). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Lonely are the Brave in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Lonely are the Brave?

20AUBRCAESFRGBGGIEILINITNLNZPG+6

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lonely are the Brave in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Lonely are the Brave use?

The MillstoneClueless DeputyOh, Crap!Never My FaultGet into Jail FreeChekhov's GunmanNumber TwoTwilight of the Old WestUnusually Uninteresting SightMercy KillWardens Are EvilVerbal Ticand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Lonely are the Brave, including The Millstone, Clueless Deputy, Oh, Crap!.