Donnybrook

2018·Movie
1h 41min·R
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Metacritic535.2Rotten Tomatoes39%30%

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+KanopySundance NowIFC Films Unlimited

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Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and nerve-racking

  • Violence10
  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout sound design and cinematography

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

An ex-marine who struggles to provide for his family and a violent drug dealer with an undefeated fighting record are determined to compete in the Donnybrook, a legendary, bare-knuckle brawl with a cash prize of $100,000.
Gritty Crime ThrillerUnderground FightingDesperate StruggleRural BleaknessVisceral ViolenceSurvival DramaSocial CommentaryMorally CompromisedRaw & Unflinching

Crew

Directed by:
Tim Sutton
Written by:
Tim Sutton, Frank Bill
Produced by:
Mark Bennett, David Lancaster, Joel Thibout
Composed by:
Jens Bjørnkjær, Phil Mossman, Craig Mann

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Donnybrook

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Donnybrook legally?

PhiloAMC+KanopySundance NowIFC Films Unlimited

Donnybrook is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. 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 Donnybrook worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 39%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Donnybrook rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Donnybrook?

1 h 41 min

Donnybrook runs 1 h 41 min.

Is Donnybrook based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Donnybrook?

Critics46
Audiences45

Yes. Critics average 46 and audiences 45 out of 100, so both groups see Donnybrook much the same way.

What language is Donnybrook in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Donnybrook?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Donnybrook in 59 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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