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Motherless Brooklyn (2019)

6.7/10 ยท 1,659 votes 2h 25m r ThrillerDrama

#154 of 296 films from 2019 #920 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Edward Norton ยท Written by Edward Norton, Jonathan Lethem

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Overview

New York City, 1957. Lionel Essrog, a private detective living with Tourette syndrome, tries to solve the murder of his mentor and best friend, armed only with vague clues and the strength of his obsessive mind.

Cast

Edward Nortonas Lionel Essrog
Bruce Willisas Frank Minna
Gugu Mbatha-Rawas Laura Rose
Alec Baldwinas Moses Randolph
Willem Dafoeas Paul Randolph
Bobby Cannavaleas Tony Vermonte
Cherry Jonesas Gabby Horowitz
Michael Kenneth Williamsas Trumpet Man
Leslie Mannas Julia Minna
Ethan Supleeas Gilbert Coney
Dallas Robertsas Danny Fantl
Josh Paisas William Lieberman
Robert Wisdomas Billy Rose
Fisher Stevensas Lou

Facts

Release dateOctober 31, 2019
Runtime145 min (2h 25m) โ€” longer as the 2019 average of 109 min
GenresThriller, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$26,000,000
Box office$18,377,736 (0.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0385887

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Keeping the FaithKeeping the Faith2000 ยท โ˜… 6.1 ยท 2h 7m

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Questions

How long is Motherless Brooklyn?
Motherless Brooklyn runs 145 minutes (2h 25m).
Is Motherless Brooklyn worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 1,659 votes, which places it #154 of 296 films released in 2019 in this index (top 48%) and #920 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Motherless Brooklyn?
Motherless Brooklyn was directed by Edward Norton. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Keeping the Faith (2000).
Who stars in Motherless Brooklyn?
Edward Norton as Lionel Essrog; Bruce Willis as Frank Minna; Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Laura Rose; Alec Baldwin as Moses Randolph; Willem Dafoe as Paul Randolph; Bobby Cannavale as Tony Vermonte.
What is Motherless Brooklyn rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Motherless Brooklyn?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/854.

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