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Brightburn

  • 2019
  • 18A
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
106K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,591
183
Jackson A. Dunn in Brightburn (2019)
Brightburn hits theaters in the US on May 23.
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DramaHorrorMystery

What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister?What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister?What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister?

  • Director
    • David Yarovesky
  • Writers
    • Brian Gunn
    • Mark Gunn
  • Stars
    • Elizabeth Banks
    • David Denman
    • Jackson A. Dunn
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    106K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,591
    183
    • Director
      • David Yarovesky
    • Writers
      • Brian Gunn
      • Mark Gunn
    • Stars
      • Elizabeth Banks
      • David Denman
      • Jackson A. Dunn
    • 1.3KUser reviews
    • 286Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

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    Brightburn: Indestructible
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    Brightburn: The Diner (Dutch Subtitled)
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    Brightburn: Wrecked (Dutch Subtitled)
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    Brightburn: Birth Of A New Genre (Vignette)
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    Brightburn: Simon Hatt On Casting The Character 'Brandon Breyer'
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    Elizabeth Banks in Brightburn (2019)
    Elizabeth Banks in Brightburn (2019)
    Brightburn (2019)
    Jackson A. Dunn in Brightburn (2019)
    Jackson A. Dunn in Brightburn (2019)
    Jackson A. Dunn in Brightburn (2019)
    Jackson A. Dunn in Brightburn (2019)
    Jackson A. Dunn in Brightburn (2019)
    Jackson A. Dunn in Brightburn (2019)
    Jackson A. Dunn in Brightburn (2019)
    Jackson A. Dunn in Brightburn (2019)
    Jackson A. Dunn in Brightburn (2019)

    Top cast

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    Elizabeth Banks
    Elizabeth Banks
    • Tori Breyer
    David Denman
    David Denman
    • Kyle Breyer
    Jackson A. Dunn
    Jackson A. Dunn
    • Brandon Breyer
    Abraham Clinkscales
    Abraham Clinkscales
    • Royce
    Christian Finlayson
    Christian Finlayson
    • Fauxhawk
    Jennifer Holland
    Jennifer Holland
    • Ms. Espenschied
    Emmie Hunter
    Emmie Hunter
    • Caitlyn
    Matt Jones
    Matt Jones
    • Noah McNichol
    Meredith Hagner
    Meredith Hagner
    • Merilee McNichol
    Becky Wahlstrom
    Becky Wahlstrom
    • Erika
    Terence Rosemore
    Terence Rosemore
    • P.E. Teacher
    Gregory Alan Williams
    Gregory Alan Williams
    • Sheriff Deever
    Elizabeth Becka
    Elizabeth Becka
    • Principal
    Annie Humphrey
    Annie Humphrey
    • Deputy Aryes
    Steve Agee
    Steve Agee
    • EJ
    Stephen Blackehart
    Stephen Blackehart
    • Travis
    Mike Dunston
    Mike Dunston
    • Reporter
    Michael Rooker
    Michael Rooker
    • The Big T
    • Director
      • David Yarovesky
    • Writers
      • Brian Gunn
      • Mark Gunn
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The mask Brandon wears seems partially inspired by wasps. An early classroom scene he talks about how certain wasps place their young in a separate hive, getting others to feed them. This is a clear parallel to his situation.
    • Goofs
      Incorrectly regarded as a goof. Wild wolves did leave Kansas for a while, but have since started to return.
    • Quotes

      Brandon Breyer: Who am I?

      Tori Breyer: You're our son.

      Brandon Breyer: What is this? Where did I come from?

      Tori Breyer: Listen, baby, I... I know it's been difficult for you lately, that you feel different from other kids. You *are* different. After your dad and I got married, we prayed for a baby for so long, to God, to the universe, to anyone that would listen. One night, one perfect night, someone listened.

    • Crazy credits
      SPOILER: There are a few short scenes during the first part of the end credits where news reports and a conspiracy theorist reveal there are other super beings, including a half-man/half-sea creature and a witch who chokes her victims with a rope.
    • Alternate versions
      The UK version is cut in two scenes to reduce strong gory images in order to obtain a '15' rating.
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Best Movie Villains of 2019 (So Far) (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Fireflies in a Steel Mill
      Written by Blake Soper (as Blake Sennett)
      Performed by The Elected
      Courtesy of Sub Pop Records

    User reviews1.3K

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    Featured review
    6/10
    don't believe the tagline
    Tagline was suggesting it would be an interesting take on the reversal of superman premise. But instead of exploring why and what makes someone a hero or an evildoer, that was completely overridden and it became just a horror movie with gore elements, with "evil superman" being just a wallpaper theme. It's not a bad horror, mind you, but for me it felt like a very interesting opportunity was lost here.
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    • Jun 22, 2019

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 24, 2019 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Site
      • Official Site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Brightburn - L'enfant du mal
    • Filming locations
      • Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Screen Gems
      • Stage 6 Films
      • The H Collective
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $17,300,439
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,845,658
      • May 26, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $33,224,654
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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