The Brink

2019·Movie
1h 31min·R
68
GoodGoodWatch score

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The Brink fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4

World

Politics, society, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Complexity8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Now unconstrained by an official post, Steve Bannon is free to peddle influence as a perceived kingmaker, who some say still has a direct line to the White House. After anointing himself leader of the “populist movement,” he travels around the North America and Europe spreading his hard-line anti-immigration message.
Political DocumentarySteve BannonPopulist MovementSocial CommentaryAnti-ImmigrationContemporary PoliticsInfluence PeddlingControversial Figure

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Questions about The Brink

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Where can I stream The Brink legally?

The Brink is included with a subscription to Philo and HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. 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 Brink worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Brink rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Brink?

1 h 31 min

The Brink runs 1 h 31 min.

Is The Brink based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Brink?

Critics78
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate The Brink higher (78) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Brink in?

EnglishItalian

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

In how many countries can I watch The Brink?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Brink in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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