Brake

2012·Movie
1h 32min·R
56
DecentGoodWatch score

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Brake fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Complexity7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

The only way out is to give in.

A Secret Service Agent is held captive in the trunk of a car and endures high-speed mental and physical torture as terrorists attempt to extract needed information for their sinister plot.
ThrillerKidnappingPsychologicalConspiracyTensionFast-PacedPolitical IntrigueClaustrophobic

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Brake

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Where can I stream Brake legally?

Brake is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Brake worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 48%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Brake rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Brake?

1 h 32 min

Brake runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Brake?

Critics62
Audiences50

Not quite. Critics rate Brake higher (62) than audiences (50). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Brake in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Brake?

26ARATBRCACHCLCODEDKFIFRGBGFGG+12

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Brake in 26 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Brake use?

Cruel Twist EndingHumiliation CongaEnclosed SpaceHope SpotMinimalist CastScary Stinging SwarmSmall, Secluded WorldNever Trust a TrailerDowner EndingChiaroscuroHe Who Must Not Be Seen

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for Brake, including Cruel Twist Ending, Humiliation Conga, Enclosed Space.

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