In Bruges poster

In Bruges (2008)

Film · 1h 48m · Rated R

Comedy, Crime, Drama

Two hitmen in Belgium await a dark assignment, confronting their past with witty, melancholy humor.

Pulpy, with dark satire. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is devastating.

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In Bruges parents guide

Nothing past what an R promises: moderate sex and nudity, and brutal violence.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
Graphic gore
Blood and wounds shown clearly.
Violence
Brutal violence
Our top level for violence.
Sex and nudity
Moderate
Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.
Language
Strong
Frequent strong profanity or slurs.

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Three questions

How gory is In Bruges?
Graphic gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
What is In Bruges rated, and is it OK for kids?
No. It is rated R, with moderate sex and nudity, brutal violence, and frequent strong language.

What is In Bruges about?

Ray and Ken, two hit men, are in Bruges, Belgium, waiting for their next mission. While they are there they have time to think and discuss their previous assignment. When the mission is revealed to Ken, it is not what he expected.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

No. Brace yourself.

Cast and crew

Directed byMartin McDonagh
StarringColin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Ralph Fiennes, Clémence Poésy, Thekla Reuten, Jordan Prentice

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