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Brüno (2009)

“Borat was so 2006.”

5.6/10 · 1,988 votes 1h 23m r Comedy

#217 of 242 films from 2009 #2622 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Larry Charles · Written by Jeff Schaffer, Dan Mazer, Peter Baynham, Sacha Baron Cohen

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Overview

Flamboyantly gay Austrian television reporter Bruno stirs up trouble with unsuspecting guests and large crowds through brutally frank interviews and painfully hilarious public displays of homosexuality.

Cast

Sacha Baron Cohenas Brüno
Gustaf Hammarstenas Lutz
Clifford Bañagaleas Diesel
Josh Meyersas Kookus
Toby Holguinas Mexican Gardener #1
Robert Huertaas Mexican Gardener #2
Gilbert Rosalesas Mexican Gardener #3
Thomas Rosales Jr.as Mexican Gardener #4
Marco Xavieras Mexican Gardener #5
Bonoas Self - 'Dove of Peace'
Chris Martinas Self - 'Dove of Peace'
Elton Johnas Self - 'Dove of Peace'
Slashas Self - 'Dove of Peace'
Snoop Doggas Self - 'Dove of Peace'

Facts

Release dateJuly 8, 2009
Runtime83 min (1h 23m) — shorter as the 2009 average of 105 min
GenresComedy
LanguageEN
Budget$42,000,000
Box office$138,805,831 (3.3× budget)
IMDbtt0889583

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Questions

How long is Brüno?
Brüno runs 83 minutes (1h 23m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Brüno worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.6/10 across 1,988 votes, which places it #217 of 242 films released in 2009 in this index (top 11%) and #2622 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Brüno?
Brüno was directed by Larry Charles. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Religulous (2008), Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006), The Dictator (2012).
Who stars in Brüno?
Sacha Baron Cohen as Brüno; Gustaf Hammarsten as Lutz; Clifford Bañagale as Diesel; Josh Meyers as Kookus; Toby Holguin as Mexican Gardener #1; Robert Huerta as Mexican Gardener #2.
What is Brüno rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Brüno?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/10895.

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