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The Brothers Bloom

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2009 | 114 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Romance

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and adventure fans. If you loved The Phoenician Scheme or Bottle Rocket, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13: a parent's death or loss. Probably too much for younger kids.

The Brothers Bloom are the best con men in the world, swindling millionaires with complex scenarios of lust and intrigue. Now they've decided to take on one last job – showing a beautiful and eccentric heiress the time of her life with a romantic adventure that takes them around the world.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $6 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 99K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Rian Johnson

  • Adrien BrodyBloom
  • Rachel WeiszPenelope Stamp
  • Mark RuffaloStephen
  • Rinko KikuchiBang Bang
  • Robbie ColtraneCurator
  • Maximilian SchellDiamond Dog
  • Ricky JayNarrator (voice)
  • Nora ZehetnerRose
  • Zachary GordonYoung Bloom
  • Max RecordsYoung Stephen