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The Brutalist

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2024 | 215 min | Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), it won 5 Oscars and people are still talking about it. Make plans for this one.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Marty Supreme, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Harrowing.
The pace
A slow burn, at 3 hr 35 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect drug use and sex.
  • It's long: 3 hr 35 min.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 90 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 5 Oscars: Academy Awards: Best Actor, Academy Awards: Best Original Score, Academy Awards: Best Cinematography, Academy Awards: Best Editing and 1 more. Won 3 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Motion Picture – Drama, Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama, Golden Globe Awards: Best Director. Won 5 BAFTAs: British Academy Film Awards: Best Director, British Academy Film Awards: Best Actor in a Leading Role, British Academy Film Awards: Best Cinematography, British Academy Film Awards: Best Original Score and 1 more. Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Movie Awards: Best Actor. Also nominated for 7 more Oscars, 4 more Golden Globes and 5 more BAFTAs. Plus 7 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $50 million worldwide on a $10 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 1.3 million people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Brady Corbet

  • Adrien BrodyLászló Tóth
  • Felicity JonesErzsébet Tóth
  • Guy PearceHarrison Lee Van Buren Sr
  • Joe AlwynHarry Lee
  • Raffey CassidyZsófia
  • Stacy MartinMaggie Lee
  • Isaach de BankoléGordon
  • Alessandro NivolaAttila
  • Ariane LabedOlder Zsófia
  • Michael EppJim Simpson