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Play trailer Poster for Harry Brown R Released Apr 30, 2010 1h 37m Mystery & Thriller Crime Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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A retired soldier and widower (Michael Caine) doles out his own brand of justice after young hoodlums murder his best friend.
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Its lurid violence may put off some viewers, but Harry Brown is a vigilante thriller that carries an emotional as well as a physical punch, thanks to a gripping performance from Michael Caine in the title role.

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Trevor Johnston Sight & Sound Harry Brown might just about have got by as a tongue-in-cheek popcorn romp, but by setting itself up as a virtual state-of-the-nation address it only draws attention to its own petty, embittered vacuity. Jul 10, 2018 Full Review Hank Sartin Time Out Rated: 1/5 Nov 18, 2011 Full Review Perri Nemiroff CinemaBlend A lot to digest stylistically and narratively, but Harry Brown is developed in an ever-increasing, shock-inducing manner and is undeniably successful. Rated: 4/5 Aug 13, 2010 Full Review Michael Leader Den of Geek Harry Brown is, for the most part, one of the most original, stylistically-assured films to come out this year, and is a deeply impressive, distinctive showcase for its newcomer director, and canonised star. Rated: 4/5 May 7, 2024 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Barber’s debut proves to be more than an exploitative picture about revenge; instead, it’s a startling look at social problems that have no satisfying solution. Rated: 3/4 Aug 9, 2023 Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) Without Michael Caine, Harry Brown would not surpass its similar bunch. [Full review in Spanish] Jul 19, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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C B The plot follows a predictable vigilante formula without any big surprises. But it receives 3 and 1/2 stars because of the excellent acting, and the unusual photography; a greenish/yelllow/black palette (almost like "Batman") which somehow adds to the grittiness of the story. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/16/25 Full Review Garry A I saw this when it was in the theaters and remembered I was underwhelmed. Watching it again I was fully engaged. Some of the best scenes were Michael Caine just using his face to communicate his anguish and exhaustion. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/16/25 Full Review Adam L Extremely boring and poorly written. This could have been a great film but it is just dreadful. The first 55 minutes are wasted. They take 55 minutes for character development that could have been done in 25. The story line is just so typical and no creativity to it. It is a shame to waste such talent as Michael Cane on this movie. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/21/25 Full Review Michael T Harry Brown has a gripping performance from Michael Caine, that drives what might otherwise have been a transatlantic Death Wish remake. It is also a scathing commentary on the state of the British lower classes, with their generational benefits dependency and hopelessness in gritty council estate ghettos. But as well, it focuses on the state of British policing, which seems more interested in political posing than solving the issues that plague the society. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/20/25 Full Review Audience Member There's poetic justice and blind justice then there's ironic justice. This one is a vigilante justice that gets away with murder because of the incompetent of the police force that was in charge of catching the criminal in the first place. The characters are a bit cliche but that's an inevitability in about all vigilante movies. Still, Michael Caine makes any character unique. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/25/25 Full Review Les N Michael Caine is always worth watching. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/13/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Daniel Barber

Director

Michael Caine

Harry Brown

Emily Mortimer

Frampton

Liam Cunningham

Sid

Iain Glen

Childs

Jack O'Connell

Marky

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Synopsis A retired soldier and widower (Michael Caine) doles out his own brand of justice after young hoodlums murder his best friend.
Director
Daniel Barber
Producer
Keith Bell, Matthew Brown
Screenwriter
Gary Young
Distributor
Samuel Goldwyn Company
Production Co
Marv Films
Rating
R (Language Throughout|Drug Use|Sexual Content|Strong Violence)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 30, 2010, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 15, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.8M
Runtime
1h 37m
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