Brooklyn (2015)
A young woman navigates new love and old ties, caught between two countries and a bittersweet future.
In 1950s Ireland and New York, young Eilis Lacey has to choose between two men and two countries.
How intense is Brooklyn?
Brooklyn has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated PG-13.
What Brooklyn feels like
- Tone
- melancholyheartwarmingnostalgicromanticearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionDate nightComfort watch
Where to stream Brooklyn
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Brooklyn for you?
Is Brooklyn scary?
No. Brooklyn is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Brooklyn gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Brooklyn sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Brooklyn OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Brooklyn?
Brooklyn runs 1h 51m.
Where can I stream Brooklyn?
Brooklyn is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Brooklyn have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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