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The Brothers Grimsby

Original title: Grimsby
  • 20162016
  • RR
  • 1h 23m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
101K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,491
160
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
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Sacha Baron Cohen and Mark Strong in Grimsby (2016)
When Sebastian Graves, a deadly MI6 agent, takes on a mission to prevent a massive global terror attack, he must unfortunately reunite with his long-lost brother Nobby, a sweet but dimwitted English football hooligan ... proving that behind every great spy is an embarrassing sibling.
Play trailer2:53
15 Videos
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  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Comedy

A new assignment forces a top spy to team up with his football hooligan brother.A new assignment forces a top spy to team up with his football hooligan brother.A new assignment forces a top spy to team up with his football hooligan brother.

IMDb RATING
6.2/10
101K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,491
160
  • Director
    • Louis Leterrier
  • Writers
    • Sacha Baron Cohen(story by)
    • Phil Johnston(story by)
    • Peter Baynham(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Sacha Baron Cohen
    • Mark Strong
    • Rebel Wilson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Louis Leterrier
  • Writers
    • Sacha Baron Cohen(story by)
    • Phil Johnston(story by)
    • Peter Baynham(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Sacha Baron Cohen
    • Mark Strong
    • Rebel Wilson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 257User reviews
    • 135Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

    Videos15

    International Trailer #2
    Trailer 1:46
    International Trailer #2
    Trailer #2
    Trailer 2:23
    Trailer #2
    U.S. Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:53
    U.S. Trailer #1
    International Teaser
    Trailer 1:28
    International Teaser
    International Red-Band Trailer
    Trailer 1:15
    International Red-Band Trailer
    The Brothers Grimsby
    Clip 0:48
    The Brothers Grimsby
    The Brothers Grimsby
    Clip 0:53
    The Brothers Grimsby
    Mark Strong
    Interview 1:58
    Mark Strong
    Nobby Rev
    Interview 1:20
    Nobby Rev
    Annabelle Wallis
    Interview 1:23
    Annabelle Wallis
    Louis Leterrier
    Interview 1:58
    Louis Leterrier
    Rebel Wilson
    Interview 0:57
    Rebel Wilson

    Photos109

    Sacha Baron Cohen and Rebel Wilson in Grimsby (2016)
    Sacha Baron Cohen and Mark Strong in Grimsby (2016)
    Sacha Baron Cohen and Mark Strong in Grimsby (2016)
    Sacha Baron Cohen at an event for Grimsby (2016)
    Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher at an event for Grimsby (2016)
    Grimsby (2016)
    Grimsby (2016)
    Grimsby (2016)
    Grimsby (2016)
    Penélope Cruz, Sacha Baron Cohen, Isla Fisher, Mark Strong, Annabelle Wallis, Rebel Wilson, and Gabourey Sidibe in Grimsby (2016)
    Sacha Baron Cohen, Rebel Wilson, and Gabourey Sidibe in Grimsby (2016)
    Sacha Baron Cohen and Mark Strong in Grimsby (2016)

    Top cast

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    Sacha Baron Cohen
    Sacha Baron Cohen
    • Nobbyas Nobby
    Mark Strong
    Mark Strong
    • Sebastian Gravesas Sebastian Graves
    Rebel Wilson
    Rebel Wilson
    • Dawn Grobhamas Dawn Grobham
    Freddie Crowder
    • Tsunamias Tsunami
    Jon-Jon Lockwood
    • Jasonas Jason
    Shaun Thomas
    Shaun Thomas
    • Skeletoras Skeletor
    Claudia Adshead
    • Britneyas Britney
    Lex Shrapnel
    Lex Shrapnel
    • Steven Marberas Steven Marber
    Isla Fisher
    Isla Fisher
    • Jodie Figgisas Jodie Figgis
    David James
    • Jordan Bederas Jordan Beder
    Rory Keenan
    Rory Keenan
    • James Thurbeckas James Thurbeck
    Tamsin Egerton
    Tamsin Egerton
    • Carla Barnesas Carla Barnes
    Johnny Vegas
    Johnny Vegas
    • Milky Pimmsas Milky Pimms
    Ricky Tomlinson
    Ricky Tomlinson
    • Paedo Peteas Paedo Pete
    David Harewood
    David Harewood
    • Black Garethas Black Gareth
    Margaret Jackman
    Margaret Jackman
    • Dorisas Doris
    John Thomson
    John Thomson
    • Bob Tolliveras Bob Tolliver
    Lewis Johnson
    • Young Nobbyas Young Nobby
    • Director
      • Louis Leterrier
    • Writers
      • Sacha Baron Cohen(story by) (screenplay by)
      • Phil Johnston(story by) (screenplay by)
      • Peter Baynham(screenplay by)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

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    Storyline

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    MI6's top assassin (Mark Strong) has a brother. Unfortunately for him, he's a football hooligan (Sacha Baron Cohen) from the town of Grimsby. Nobby has everything a man from the poor English fishing town of Grimsby could want - 9 children and the most attractive girlfriend in northern England (Rebel Wilson). There's only one thing missing in his life: his little brother, Sebastian. After they were adopted by different families as children, Nobby spent 28 years searching for him. Upon hearing of his location, Nobby sets off to reunite with his brother, unaware that not only is his brother an MI6 agent, but he's just uncovered a plot that puts the world in danger. On the run and wrongfully accused, Sebastian realizes that if he is going to save the world, he will need the help of its biggest idiot. —Sony Pictures Entertainment
    • gay joke
    • bare breasts
    • public nudity
    • sex in public
    • water hose
    • 435 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • One secret agent. One complete idiot.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong crude sexual content, graphic nudity, violence, language, and some drug use
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In an interview, Sacha Baron Cohen said of Donald Trump's appearance in the film: "Yeah, Donald, he loves my work," he sighs. "When I called him up, he was very excited. He worked for about a week; he was great. We gave him a wrap gift and he worked for minimum wage." He laughs. "No, (the footage [of Trump in the film]) wasn't real. We didn't get permission."
    • Goofs
      When Nobby and Seb were taking a bath, the water level kept changing between camera shots.
    • Quotes

      Sebastian Graves: Trust you? Trust you? Because of you, the head of the World Health Organisation is dead and Harry Potter has AIDS. You managed to do in three seconds what Voldemort failed to do in eight movies!

    • Crazy credits
      Contains both a mid-credit and post-credit scene.
    • Alternate versions
      The British theatrical release reduced the amount of "crude humour" in order to obtain a 15 rating.
    • Connections
      Featured in La otra película: Agente Contrainteligente (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Bump N' Grind
      Written and Performed by R. Kelly

      Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

    User reviews257

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Puerile comedy slapstick - I loved it!
    I don't think I have ever written a review on IMDb before, but on this occasion, I feel I must.

    Thank you, Mr Cohen for giving me the biggest belly laughs I've had from any film in years.

    This film is comedy gold. Sure, the story-line is wafer-thin, but who cares? Although on this turn-out, this film is a bit of departure from Cohen's previous outings - less mockumentary and more narrative, but it is gag after gag - non-stop. My sides were hurting before the end of the first act.

    Some of the other sourpuss reviews here miss the point. If I go to see a comedy, I'm not expecting an Oscar winning, thought-provoking drama. I want escapism. I'm willing to suspend my disbelief completely in exchange for a few good laughs.

    This film delivers that in spades - and more.

    For when a film causes you to bury your mouth in your elbow in fear of disturbing your fellow film-goers with your laughter, you know you're having a good time.

    And that's all I want from a movie.

    Thanks again, Mr. Cohen!
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    • iannicholson
    • May 26, 2016

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 11, 2016 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Site (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Ukrainian
    • Also known as
      • Brothers Grimsby
    • Filming locations
      • Cape Town, South Africa
    • Production companies
      • Blue Sky Films
      • Big Talk Productions
      • Columbia Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $35,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,874,837
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,258,327
      • Mar 13, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $27,979,040
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 23 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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