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In Bruges (2008)

“Shoot first. Sightsee later.”

7.5/10 · 5,998 votes 1h 48m r ComedyDramaCrime

#23 of 219 films from 2008 #278 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Martin McDonagh · Written by Martin McDonagh

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Overview

Ray and Ken, two hit men, are in Bruges, Belgium, waiting for their next mission. While they are there they have time to think and discuss their previous assignment. When the mission is revealed to Ken, it is not what he expected.

Cast

Colin Farrellas Ray
Brendan Gleesonas Ken
Ralph Fiennesas Harry
Clémence Poésyas Chloë
Thekla Reutenas Marie
Jordan Prenticeas Jimmy
Elizabeth Berringtonas Natalie
Jérémie Renieras Eirik
Mark Donovanas Overweight Man
Éric Godonas Yuri
Anna Madeleyas Denise
Theo Stevensonas Boy in Church
Olivier Bonjouras Film Director
Željko Ivanekas Canadian Guy

Facts

Release dateFebruary 8, 2008
Runtime108 min (1h 48m) — about the same as the 2008 average of 104 min
GenresComedy, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$15,000,000
Box office$34,533,783 (2.3× budget)
IMDbtt0780536

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Questions

How long is In Bruges?
In Bruges runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Is In Bruges worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 5,998 votes, which places it #23 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 90%) and #278 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed In Bruges?
In Bruges was directed by Martin McDonagh. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017), The Banshees of Inisherin (2022), Seven Psychopaths (2012).
Who stars in In Bruges?
Colin Farrell as Ray; Brendan Gleeson as Ken; Ralph Fiennes as Harry; Clémence Poésy as Chloë; Thekla Reuten as Marie; Jordan Prentice as Jimmy.
What is In Bruges rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for In Bruges?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/24858.

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