Brokeback Mountain

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Brokeback Mountain

R

2005

2h 14m

Romance

Drama

LGBTQ+

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In 1963, rodeo cowboy Jack Twist and ranch hand Ennis Del Mar are hired by rancher Joe Aguirre as sheep herders in Wyoming. One night on Brokeback Mountain, Jack makes a drunken pass at Ennis that is eventually reciprocated. Though Ennis marries his longtime sweetheart, Alma and Jack marries a fellow rodeo riders, the two men keep up their tortured and sporadic affair over the course of 20 years.

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Critics Consensus

A beautiful, epic Western, Brokeback Mountain's love story is imbued with heartbreaking universality thanks to moving performances by Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal.

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Audience Says

A timeless romance, Brokeback Mountain lays bare the stark beauty of the Wyoming landscape and the emotional connection between two souls who can’t quit each other.

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Rich Juzwiak

TIME Magazine

Brokeback ultimately transcends its representational imperfections with pure heart.

Jun 30, 2025

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Richard Lawson

Vanity Fair

Brokeback’s high emotion occasionally borders on the melodrama of classic Hollywood. There is plenty of aching nuance, but the film is, for the most part, generous and entirely legible in its pathology.

Jun 25, 2025

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David Stratton

The Australian

Ledger and Gyllenhaal deserve nothing but praise for their brave, sensitive portrayals of troubled souls...

Jan 3, 2024

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Jarrett Hill

Pop Culture Happy Hour (NPR Podcast)

This message [of queerness] is so loud and clear in this film, but it's never really addressed.

Oct 7, 2025

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Bob Mondello

Pop Culture Happy Hour (NPR Podcast)

Sad story, terrific movie.

Oct 7, 2025

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David Reddish

CBR

A careful reading of the film will stand up to modern criticisms. Crash may have won the Oscar, but Brokeback Mountain won an even greater award: history remembers it as the real winner. This is one of the Greatest Movies Ever Made.

Rated: 4/4

Jul 7, 2025

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JoParkerBear P

Heart-breaking and beautiful. Brokeback Mountain is a rare masterpiece.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/28/25

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Elena K

Incredible!!!! I sobbed as a baby at the end

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/17/25

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Tobias R

Absolutely heartbreaking and slow paced, but very much worth the watch. My heart ached so much after watching this movie. It’s wonderful, but very sad. Bring the tissues out if you watch this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/31/25

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nora E.

broke me in every way possible

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/28/25

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Norah S.

Brokeback mountain is one of the most revolutionary representations of a under-discussed topic during this time period. The incorporation of various other issues that came with this era was portrayed in such a well-thought way. I waited wayyy too long to watch this movie, but now that I have, my life has been changed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/26/25

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Griffith J.

The plot is massive in its scope with many surprises. Breathtaking cinematography & seamless acting that’s subtle in its power & emotion. Complicated, messy love on multiple fronts with moving themes of honesty & truth.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/25/25

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Brokeback Mountain: Official Clip - Alma's Engagement

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Brokeback Mountain: Official Clip - Visiting Jack's Parents

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Brokeback Mountain: Official Clip - Jack's Death

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Brokeback Mountain: Official Clip - Lovers

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Brokeback Mountain: Official Clip - Ennis Opens Up

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Brokeback Mountain: Official Clip - I Wish I Knew How to Quit You

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Synopsis

In 1963, rodeo cowboy Jack Twist and ranch hand Ennis Del Mar are hired by rancher Joe Aguirre as sheep herders in Wyoming. One night on Brokeback Mountain, Jack makes a drunken pass at Ennis that is eventually reciprocated. Though Ennis marries his longtime sweetheart, Alma and Jack marries a fellow rodeo riders, the two men keep up their tortured and sporadic affair over the course of 20 years.

Director: Ang Lee
Producer: Diana Ossana, James Schamus
Screenwriter: Larry McMurtry, Diana Ossana
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: River Road Entertainment, Paramount Pictures, Focus Features, Good Machine, Alberta Film Entertainment
Rating: R (Nudity|Language|Sexuality|Some Violence)
Genre: Romance, Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 9, 2005, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Jun 22, 2025
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 11, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $83.6M
Runtime: 2h 14m
Sound Mix: Surround, DTS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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