Brokeback Mountain

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Brokeback Mountain

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Released Dec 9, 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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Chase Hutchinson

The Inlander (Spokane, WA)

For all the film's moments of authentically aching passion, the greatest ache is the one that sits in the pit of your stomach as you realize that it's all gone.

Jun 27, 2025

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John Paul King

Washington Blade

two decades later, it’s still a beautiful, deeply felt and emotionally resonant piece of cinema, and no matter how good you thought it was the first time, it’s even better than you remember it.

Jun 23, 2025

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Noah Gittell

Washington City Paper

The work of a great maestro, Brokeback tugs at every heartstring, and leaves you awash in appreciation for its song.

Jun 23, 2025

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Winsy Winsky W

Brokeback Mountain is not just a movie — it’s an emotional experience that stays with you long after the credits roll. The performances by Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal are raw, restrained, and absolutely heartbreaking. Their chemistry feels so real and vulnerable, it makes the story hit even harder. What I love about this film is how quietly powerful it is. It doesn’t rely on dramatic speeches or over-the-top moments — instead, it builds its impact through silence, longing looks, and all the things left unsaid. The cinematography is stunning, capturing both the beauty of the landscape and the loneliness of the characters. It’s not just a love story — it’s about regret, societal expectations, and the painful reality of missed chances. No matter how many times you watch it, it still hits like the first time. Verdict: A beautifully made, deeply human film. If you haven’t seen it yet, you need to.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/04/25

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Heath L

One of the best movie of all time. This movie can dig into your soul until the last teardrop in your body is out. Heath’s and Jake’s interpretation are immaculate, perfect, absolutely stunning. Heath is such a good actor that even without talking can make you feel the same pain as Ennis is feeling. I will never get tired of see it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/03/25

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John F

Beautiful film with great acting, cinematography, and music. I would've liked to have seen more from the women in the cast, but otherwise superb and yes it should've won Best Picture (sorry Roger Ebert, but you were wrong on this one).

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/02/25

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Friday S.

Really 🏳️‍🌈 = Really Good. Can never go wrong with BBM.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/02/25

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James E

This takes steps that few movies of its time dare to do, which is worth applause, but this film is mostly very depressing and hard to watch due to the tragic nature of the story, which may have been the intent, and if so, job well done.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/26/25

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David L

Brokeback is still lyrical masterpiece, rewatched this in theaters and even better on the big screen.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/23/25

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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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