Brightburn (2019)
A chillingly dark satire explores a sinister alien child's measured, gritty, and suspenseful arrival on Earth.
What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister?
How intense is Brightburn?
Brightburn is properly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. The humor runs dark. Rated R.
What Brightburn feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittychillingdarkly comic
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Brightburn
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Brightburn for you?
Is Brightburn scary?
Yes, properly. Brightburn is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Brightburn gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Brightburn sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Brightburn OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Brightburn?
Brightburn runs 1h 31m.
Where can I stream Brightburn?
Brightburn is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Brightburn have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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