Motherless Brooklyn (2019)
Movie 2h 25m ★ 6.7/10 United States of America
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Released in 2019, Motherless Brooklyn is a drama and thriller movie. It is directed by Edward Norton. The cast includes Michael Kenneth Williams, Robert Wisdom and Cherry Jones. The running time is 2h 25m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.7 out of 10.
R Adults only. Rating from US classification.
65Tonight Score A balanced pick.
Synopsis
New York City, 1957. Lionel Essrog, a private detective living with Tourette syndrome, tries to solve the murder of his mentor and best friend, armed only with vague clues and the strength of his obsessive mind.
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Cast & crew
- Edward NortonDirector
- Michael Kenneth Williamsas Trumpet Man
- Robert Wisdomas Billy Rose
- Cherry Jonesas Gabby Horowitz
- Ethan Supleeas Gilbert Coney
- Willem Dafoeas Paul Randolph
- Bruce Willisas Frank Minna
- Alec Baldwinas Moses Randolph
- Edward Nortonas Lionel Essrog
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Questions about Motherless Brooklyn
- What genre is Motherless Brooklyn?
- Motherless Brooklyn is categorised as Drama, Thriller.
- Who stars in Motherless Brooklyn?
- Michael Kenneth Williams, Robert Wisdom, Cherry Jones, Ethan Suplee, Willem Dafoe appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Motherless Brooklyn?
- Edward Norton directed Motherless Brooklyn.
- How long is Motherless Brooklyn?
- Motherless Brooklyn runs for 2h 25m (145 minutes).
- Is Motherless Brooklyn worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Motherless Brooklyn?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
