Brick Mansions (2014)
Undercover in a walled-off Detroit, an unlikely duo fights corruption with relentless, high-octane action.
In a dystopian Detroit, grand houses that once housed the wealthy are now homes of the city's most-dangerous criminals. Surrounding the area is a giant wall to keep the rest of Detroit safe. For undercover cop Damien Collier, every day is a battle against corruption as he struggles to bring his father's killer, Tremaine, to justice. Meanwhile, Damien and an ex-con named Lino work together to save the city from a plot to destroy it.
How intense is Brick Mansions?
Brick Mansions has light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Brick Mansions feels like
- Tone
- grittypulpysuspensefulhigh octane
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Brick Mansions
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Brick Mansions for you?
Is Brick Mansions scary?
No. Brick Mansions is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Brick Mansions gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is Brick Mansions sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Brick Mansions OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Brick Mansions?
Brick Mansions runs 1h 30m.
Where can I stream Brick Mansions?
Brick Mansions is streaming on Kanopy and YouTube (free).
Does Brick Mansions have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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