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The Brothers Grimm

2005·Movie
1h 58min·PG-13

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High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension6

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder8
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Absurdist Humor6

World

Fantasy and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

No curse they can't reverse. No demon they can't exterminate. No spell they can't break.

Folklore collectors and con artists, Jake and Will Grimm, travel from village to village pretending to protect townsfolk from enchanted creatures and performing exorcisms. However, they are put to the test when they encounter a real magical curse in a haunted forest with real magical beings, requiring genuine courage.
Dark Fantasy AdventureFolklore InspiredBrothers Grimm TwistVisual SpectacleWhimsical HorrorMonster HuntingCon ArtistsEnchanted ForestHistorical Fantasy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Brothers Grimm legally?

The Brothers Grimm is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. 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 The Brothers Grimm worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 38%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Brothers Grimm rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Brothers Grimm?

1 h 58 min

The Brothers Grimm runs 1 h 58 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Brothers Grimm?

Critics45
Audiences51

Yes. Critics average 45 and audiences 51 out of 100, so both groups see The Brothers Grimm much the same way.

Was The Brothers Grimm a box office hit?

Budget$88 million
Box office$105 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $88 million to make and earned $105 million worldwide, 1.2 times its budget.

What language is The Brothers Grimm in?

EnglishFrenchGermanItalian

It was made in English, with some French, German, Italian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Brothers Grimm?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Brothers Grimm in 80 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Brothers Grimm use?

Chekhov's GunCheese-Eating Surrender MonkeysBad BossGood ParentsAnti-VillainRage Against the ReflectionSweet Polly OliverAgent ScullyMonster Protection RacketPapa WolfAge Without YouthPosthumous Characterand 69 more

TV Tropes lists 81 storytelling tropes for The Brothers Grimm, including Chekhov's Gun, Cheese-Eating Surrender Monkeys, Bad Boss.