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The Brothers Grimm (2005)

โ€œNo curse they can't reverse. No demon they can't exterminate. No spell they can't break.โ€

5.9/10 ยท 3,055 votes 1h 58m pg-13 ActionComedyFantasyAdventureThriller

#146 of 184 films from 2005 #1802 of 2168 in action

Directed by Terry Gilliam ยท Written by Tony Grisoni, Ehren Kruger

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Overview

Folklore collectors and con artists, Jake and Will Grimm, travel from village to village pretending to protect townsfolk from enchanted creatures and performing exorcisms. However, they are put to the test when they encounter a real magical curse in a haunted forest with real magical beings, requiring genuine courage.

Cast

Matt Damonas Wilhelm Grimm
Heath Ledgeras Jacob Grimm
Lena Headeyas Angelika
Peter Stormareas Cavaldi
Monica Belluccias Mirror Queen
Mackenzie Crookas Hidlick
Roger Ashton-Griffithsas Mayor
Jonathan Pryceas Delatombe
Richard Ridingsas Bunst
Barbara Lukeลกovรกas Mother Grimm
Petr Ratimecas Young Will
Anna Rustas Sister Grimm
Jeremy Robsonas Young Jacob
Radim Kalvodaas Gendarme

Facts

Release dateAugust 26, 2005
Runtime118 min (1h 58m) โ€” longer as the 2005 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Thriller
LanguageEN
Budget$88,000,000
Box office$105,300,000 (1.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt0355295

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Questions

How long is The Brothers Grimm?
The Brothers Grimm runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Is The Brothers Grimm worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.9/10 across 3,055 votes, which places it #146 of 184 films released in 2005 in this index (top 21%) and #1802 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Brothers Grimm?
The Brothers Grimm was directed by Terry Gilliam. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975), Brazil (1985), Twelve Monkeys (1995).
Who stars in The Brothers Grimm?
Matt Damon as Wilhelm Grimm; Heath Ledger as Jacob Grimm; Lena Headey as Angelika; Peter Stormare as Cavaldi; Monica Bellucci as Mirror Queen; Mackenzie Crook as Hidlick.
What is The Brothers Grimm rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Brothers Grimm?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/15006.

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