Brassed Off (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1996, Brassed Off is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Mark Herman, running about 107 minutes. “Fed up with the system. Ticked off at the establishment. And mad about... each other.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Yorkshire coal mine is threatened with closure and the only hope is for the men to enter their Grimley Colliery Brass Band into a national competition. They believe they have no hope until Gloria appears carrying her Flugelhorn. At first mocked for being a woman, she soon becomes the only chance for the band to win.
Who’s in it. Brassed Off stars Pete Postlethwaite as Danny, Tara Fitzgerald as Gloria, Ewan McGregor as Andy Barrow and Stephen Tompkinson as Phil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Brassed Off has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brassed Off page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brassed Off tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brassed Off (1996)?
- In US, Brassed Off is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Brassed Off worth watching?
- Brassed Off holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Brassed Off?
- Brassed Off stars Pete Postlethwaite, Tara Fitzgerald, Ewan McGregor, Stephen Tompkinson and Jim Carter.
- When was Brassed Off released?
- Brassed Off was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.