Brighton Rock

2010·Movie
1h 51min
IMDb5.7Metacritic1005.8Rotten Tomatoes51%32%

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+KanopyIFC Films Unlimited

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Brighton Rock fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Crime, the mind, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Love. Murder. Revenge.

Charts the headlong fall of Pinkie, a razor-wielding disadvantaged teenager with a religious death wish.
British Crime DramaGang WarfareReligious UndertonesMoral Corruption1960s BrightonTeenage SociopathBleak & ViolentPsychological ThrillerClass Conflict

Crew

Directed by:
Rowan Joffé, Guy Heeley, Tom Brewster
Written by:
Graham Greene, Rowan Joffé
Produced by:
Paul Ritchie, Ron Halpern, Will Clarke
Composed by:
Ian Neil, Martin Cantwell, Jack Stew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Brighton Rock

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Brighton Rock legally?

PhiloAMC+KanopyIFC Films Unlimited

Brighton Rock is included with a subscription to Philo 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 Brighton Rock worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 51%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Brighton Rock rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Brighton Rock?

1 h 51 min

Brighton Rock runs 1 h 51 min.

Is Brighton Rock based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Brighton Rock?

Critics76
Audiences49

Not quite. Critics rate Brighton Rock higher (76) than audiences (49). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Brighton Rock in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in France, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Brighton Rock?

43ATAUBEBGBOBYCACHCLCOCRDEDKEC+29

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Brighton Rock in 43 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Brighton Rock use?

Prayer Is a Last ResortConfessionalVillain ProtagonistScooter-Riding ModLove MartyrChildren Are InnocentAnd Now You Must Marry MeCelibate HeroThe ChessmasterSuicide PactParalyzing Fear of SexualityReligion Is Wrongand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 storytelling tropes for Brighton Rock, including Prayer Is a Last Resort, Confessional, Villain Protagonist.

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