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The Brutalist

2024Movie3 h 35 minR

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic916.8Rotten Tomatoes93%67%

A deeply moving, slow-burning drama movie about history and a real life story, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

Welcome to America.

When an innovative modern architect flees post-war Europe, he is given the opportunity to rebuild his legacy. Set during the dawn of the modern United States (in Pennsylvania), his wife joins him, and their lives are forever changed by a demanding, wealthy patron.

Feels like

  • Architectural Epic
  • Visually Monumental
  • Tragic Genius Portrait
  • Mid-Century American Drama
  • Intense Character Study
  • Cinematic Masterpiece
  • Existential Struggle
  • Historical Biopic Reimagined
  • Slow-Burning Tension
  • Immigrant Experience

Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
Brady Corbet
Written by
Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold
Produced by
Brady Corbet, Andrew Lauren, Trevor Matthews
Music by
Daniel Blumberg

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Facts

December 20, 2024 · 3 h 35 min · R

Released
December 20, 2024
Runtime
3 h 35 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Russian, Hebrew, Hungarian, Yiddish, Italian
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$50 million
Available in
115 countries

Tropes

Precision F-Strike, Eloquent in My Native Tongue, "The Reason You Suck" Speech +9

  • Precision F-Strike
  • Eloquent in My Native Tongue
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech
  • My Beloved Smother
  • The Reveal
  • Scenery Porn
  • Insufferable Genius
  • Rule of Symbolism
  • What Happened to the Mouse?
  • Jerkass
  • Lady in Red
  • Bookends

12 of 92 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Brutalist?"

Questions about The Brutalist

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Brutalist?

HBO Max

In the United States, The Brutalist streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 94 other countries.

Is The Brutalist worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 91). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (69).

Can I half-watch The Brutalist?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.

Is The Brutalist plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was The Brutalist a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$50 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $50 million worldwide, 5.2 times its budget.

What tropes does The Brutalist use?

Precision F-StrikeEloquent in My Native Tongue"The Reason You Suck" SpeechMy Beloved SmotherThe RevealScenery PornInsufferable GeniusRule of SymbolismWhat Happened to the Mouse?JerkassLady in RedBookendsand 80 more

TV Tropes lists 92 tropes for it, including Precision F-Strike, Eloquent in My Native Tongue, and "The Reason You Suck" Speech.