Motherless Brooklyn (2019)
A gritty 1950s detective navigates a suspenseful mystery with Tourette's, driven by an obsessive mind and atmospheric dread.
New York City, 1957. Lionel Essrog, a private detective living with Tourette syndrome, tries to solve the murder of his mentor and best friend, armed only with vague clues and the strength of his obsessive mind.
How intense is Motherless Brooklyn?
Motherless Brooklyn is not scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What Motherless Brooklyn feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Motherless Brooklyn
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Is Motherless Brooklyn for you?
Is Motherless Brooklyn scary?
No. Motherless Brooklyn is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Motherless Brooklyn gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Motherless Brooklyn sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Motherless Brooklyn OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Motherless Brooklyn?
Motherless Brooklyn runs 2h 25m.
Where can I stream Motherless Brooklyn?
Motherless Brooklyn is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Motherless Brooklyn have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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