๐ŸŽž MTDbBest ofBy yearBy genreBy runtimeBrowse (app)

MTDb โ€บ Best of โ€บ 2007 โ€บ The Brave One

The Brave One poster

The Brave One (2007)

โ€œHow many wrongs to make it right?โ€

6.6/10 ยท 1,130 votes 2h 2m r ThrillerDramaCrime

#101 of 208 films from 2007 #1063 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Neil Jordan ยท Written by Roderick Taylor, Bruce A. Taylor, Cynthia Mort

โ–ถ Trailer, images & where to stream

Overview

A woman struggles to recover from a brutal attack by setting out on a mission for revenge.

Cast

Jodie Fosteras Erica Bain
Terrence Howardas Detective Mercer
Nicky Kattas Detective Vitale
Naveen Andrewsas David Kirmani
Mary Steenburgenas Carol
Ene Olojaas Josai
Luis Da Silva, Jr.as Lee
Blaze Fosteras Cash
Rafael Sardinaas Reed
Jane Adamsas Nicole
Gordon MacDonaldas Murrow
Zoรซ Kravitzas Chloe
John Magaroas Ethan
Victor Colicchioas Cutler

Facts

Release dateSeptember 12, 2007
Runtime122 min (2h 2m) โ€” longer as the 2007 average of 105 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$70,000,000
Box office$69,766,619 (1.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0476964

More from Neil Jordan

Interview with the VampireInterview with the Vampire1994 ยท โ˜… 7.4 ยท 2h 3m Michael CollinsMichael Collins1996 ยท โ˜… 6.9 ยท 2h 12m The Crying GameThe Crying Game1992 ยท โ˜… 6.8 ยท 1h 52m GretaGreta2019 ยท โ˜… 6.6 ยท 1h 38m ByzantiumByzantium2013 ยท โ˜… 6.3 ยท 1h 58m We're No AngelsWe're No Angels1989 ยท โ˜… 6.2 ยท 1h 46m

If you liked The Brave One

Same genre, released within a few years, sorted by TMDB rating.

The Dark KnightThe Dark Knight2008 ยท โ˜… 8.5 ยท 2h 32m The DepartedThe Departed2006 ยท โ˜… 8.2 ยท 2h 31m Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody AffairKill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair2011 ยท โ˜… 8.1 ยท 4h 14m PrisonersPrisoners2013 ยท โ˜… 8.1 ยท 2h 33m Memories of MurderMemories of Murder2003 ยท โ˜… 8.1 ยท 2h 11m No Country for Old MenNo Country for Old Men2007 ยท โ˜… 8.0 ยท 2h 2m The Dark Knight RisesThe Dark Knight Rises2012 ยท โ˜… 7.8 ยท 2h 45m Infernal AffairsInfernal Affairs2002 ยท โ˜… 7.8 ยท 1h 41m

Questions

How long is The Brave One?
The Brave One runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Is The Brave One worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 1,130 votes, which places it #101 of 208 films released in 2007 in this index (top 52%) and #1063 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Brave One?
The Brave One was directed by Neil Jordan. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Interview with the Vampire (1994), Michael Collins (1996), The Crying Game (1992).
Who stars in The Brave One?
Jodie Foster as Erica Bain; Terrence Howard as Detective Mercer; Nicky Katt as Detective Vitale; Naveen Andrews as David Kirmani; Mary Steenburgen as Carol; Ene Oloja as Josai.
What is The Brave One rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Brave One?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/5892.

Browse

Best of 2007Best thrillerThriller of the 2000sBest dramaDrama of the 2000sBest crimeCrime of the 2000sAll lists
MTDbยทBest films by year, genre and runtimeยทA century in numbersยทBrowse and watch trailers

Film data and images from TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Ratings are TMDB user scores as of 2026-10-05.