Brüno (2009)
A flamboyant reporter's outrageous public displays and brutally frank interviews create brisk, absurdist comedy.
Flamboyantly gay Austrian television reporter Bruno stirs up trouble with unsuspecting guests and large crowds through brutally frank interviews and painfully hilarious public displays of homosexuality.
How intense is Brüno?
Brüno has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs dry and absurdist. Rated R.
What Brüno feels like
- Tone
- satiricalcampyabsurdistdarkly comic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dry and witty, absurdist
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Brüno
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Brüno for you?
Is Brüno scary?
No. Brüno is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Brüno gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Brüno sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Brüno OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is Brüno?
Brüno runs 1h 23m.
Where can I stream Brüno?
Brüno is streaming on Prime Video.
Does Brüno have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
Cast and crew
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