Mr. Brooks (2007)
A successful businessman battles his murderous alter ego while a voyeuristic photographer threatens exposure.
A psychological thriller about a man who is sometimes controlled by his murder-and-mayhem-loving alter ego.
How intense is Mr. Brooks?
Mr. Brooks is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. The humor runs dark. Rated R.
What Mr. Brooks feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittydarkly comicintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Mr. Brooks
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Is Mr. Brooks for you?
Is Mr. Brooks scary?
Only a little. Mr. Brooks has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Mr. Brooks gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Mr. Brooks sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Mr. Brooks OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Mr. Brooks?
Mr. Brooks runs 2h.
Where can I stream Mr. Brooks?
Mr. Brooks is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Mr. Brooks have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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