The Brave
Seen it?1997 | 123 min | Drama
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 3 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A down-on-his-luck American Indian recently released from jail is offered the chance to "star" as the victim of a snuff film, the resulting pay of which could greatly help his poverty stricken family.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
33% on Rotten Tomatoes, 24 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$5 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 47K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Johnny Depp
- Johnny DeppRaphael
- Marshall BellLarry
- Elpidia CarrilloRita
- Marlon BrandoMcCarthy
- Frederic ForrestLou Sr.
- Clarence Williams IIIFather Stratton
- Max PerlichLou Jr.
- Luis GuzmánLuis
- Cody LightningFrankie
- Nicole ManceraMarta