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Brokeback Mountain

  • 20052005
  • RR
  • 2h 14m
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Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal in Brokeback Mountain (2005)
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Ennis and Jack are two shepherds who develop a sexual and emotional relationship. Their relationship becomes complicated when both of them get married to their respective girlfriends.Ennis and Jack are two shepherds who develop a sexual and emotional relationship. Their relationship becomes complicated when both of them get married to their respective girlfriends.Ennis and Jack are two shepherds who develop a sexual and emotional relationship. Their relationship becomes complicated when both of them get married to their respective girlfriends.

IMDb RATING
7.7/10
351K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
909
247
  • Director
    • Ang Lee
  • Writers
    • Annie Proulx(short story)
    • Larry McMurtry(screenplay)
    • Diana Ossana(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jake Gyllenhaal
    • Heath Ledger
    • Michelle Williams
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  • Director
    • Ang Lee
  • Writers
    • Annie Proulx(short story)
    • Larry McMurtry(screenplay)
    • Diana Ossana(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jake Gyllenhaal
    • Heath Ledger
    • Michelle Williams
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 2.4KUser reviews
    • 240Critic reviews
    • 87Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 3 Oscars
      • 141 wins & 133 nominations total

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    Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal in Brokeback Mountain (2005)
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    Jake Gyllenhaal
    Jake Gyllenhaal
    • Jack Twistas Jack Twist
    Heath Ledger
    Heath Ledger
    • Ennis Del Maras Ennis Del Mar
    Michelle Williams
    Michelle Williams
    • Almaas Alma
    Randy Quaid
    Randy Quaid
    • Joe Aguirreas Joe Aguirre
    Valerie Planche
    Valerie Planche
    • Waitressas Waitress
    Dave Trimble
    Dave Trimble
    • Basqueas Basque
    • (as David Trimble)
    Victor Reyes
    • Chilean Sheepherder #1as Chilean Sheepherder #1
    Lachlan Mackintosh
    • Chilean Sheepherder #2as Chilean Sheepherder #2
    Larry Reese
    Larry Reese
    • Jolly Ministeras Jolly Minister
    Marty Antonini
    Marty Antonini
    • Timmyas Timmy
    Tom Carey
    Tom Carey
    • Rodeo Clownas Rodeo Clown
    Dan McDougall
    Dan McDougall
    • Bartender #1as Bartender #1
    Don Bland
    • Biker #1as Biker #1
    Steven Cree Molison
    Steven Cree Molison
    • Biker #2as Biker #2
    Anne Hathaway
    Anne Hathaway
    • Lureen Newsomeas Lureen Newsome
    Duval Lang
    • Announceras Announcer
    Dean Barrett
    • Bartender #2as Bartender #2
    Hannah Stewart
    • Alma Jr., Age 3as Alma Jr., Age 3
    • Director
      • Ang Lee
    • Writers
      • Annie Proulx(short story)
      • Larry McMurtry(screenplay)
      • Diana Ossana(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Their acquaintance began on the warm summer of 1963, when cowboys, Ennis Del Mar and Jack Twist, ended up on the sheep farm of Joe Aguirre in Brokeback Mountain, Wyoming while looking for work. Under unexpected circumstances, little by little, the two men developed an intimate relationship that turned into a profound but secret bond, right under the nose of their families. However, love, and its many faces, is eternal. Who can stop love, life's ultimate truth? —Nick Riganas
    • gay relationship
    • homosexuality
    • cowboy
    • closeted homosexual
    • mountain
    • 363 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Love Is A Force Of Nature
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for sexuality, nudity, language and some violence
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      When asked if he had any fears about playing a gay man, Heath Ledger replied that he was not afraid of the role, only that he wasn't mature enough to do it justice.
    • Goofs
      When Cassie dances with Ennis the first time (in the late 1970s), the jukebox is playing Steve Earle's revamped version of "The Devil's Right Hand," which first came out in 1987-8.
    • Quotes

      Jack Twist: I wish I knew how to quit you.

    • Connections
      Edited into 5 Second Movies: Brokeback Mountain (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      The Cowboy's Lament
      Traditional

    User reviews2.4K

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    The Finest Hour for Two Young Actors
    I have viewed Brokeback Mountain a total of three times on a 50 inch plasma. I spaced my views almost six months apart so I could grasp more completely and without prejudice, how I would rate this flick.

    It is beyond a doubt an American classic and looking back I regret so profoundly the death of Heath, who played Enis. The amount of acting skill and diversity it took to do such a touching and completely honest job, makes this young man, Heath Ledger, a legend.

    The scenes in the Brokeback were beautiful and allowed me to imagine somehow I was transformed back in time watch these young men.

    The truth is neither one of the characters was entirely gay, rather bisexual, but they did find each other as their own natural soul mates.

    Unfortunately cultural prejudice and homophobia prevented them from doing what Jack Twist had dreamed, ranching together on his father's spread.

    The final scenes are absolutely acted with such depth of character, the viewer is taken to tears. The Brokeback will not have Jack's ashes, since even in death, the culture denies him his final request, his ashes spread upon the Brokeback.

    Many of the bigots who have posted here on this fine cinema should be ashamed as they bray their ignorance for all to read.

    A fine film and probably one of the top love stories of all time in film.
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    • mindcat
    • Jan 10, 2009

    FAQ7

    • Why does Jack's moustache disappear then reappear at the lake scene?
    • When Ennis and Alma were in bed, was Alma telling Ennis he didn't spend enough time with his daughters or that she wanted a divorce?
    • Are there precursors to Brokeback Mountain's homosexual relationship in the Western genre?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 13, 2006 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Chuyện Tình Sau Núi
    • Filming locations
      • Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA
    • Production companies
      • Focus Features
      • River Road Entertainment
      • Alberta Film Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $14,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $83,043,761
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $547,425
      • Dec 11, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $178,062,759
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 14 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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