The Brothers Grimm (2005)
Con artist brothers encounter genuine magic in a haunted forest, leading to a darkly comic, pulpy adventure.
Folklore collectors and con artists, Jake and Will Grimm, travel from village to village pretending to protect townsfolk from enchanted creatures and performing exorcisms. However, they are put to the test when they encounter a real magical curse in a haunted forest with real magical beings, requiring genuine courage.
How intense is The Brothers Grimm?
The Brothers Grimm is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs dark and broad. Rated PG-13.
What The Brothers Grimm feels like
- Tone
- whimsicaldarkly comicpulpysurreal
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dark and satirical, broad and big
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Brothers Grimm
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Is The Brothers Grimm for you?
Is The Brothers Grimm scary?
Only a little. The Brothers Grimm has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Brothers Grimm gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Brothers Grimm sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Brothers Grimm OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Brothers Grimm?
The Brothers Grimm runs 1h 58m.
Where can I stream The Brothers Grimm?
The Brothers Grimm is streaming on Paramount+, Kanopy and Hoopla.
Does The Brothers Grimm have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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