Brute Force (1914): cast, story & where to watch
1914 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1914, Brute Force is an action, comedy, drama and adventure film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 36 minutes. “A psychological comedy founded on the Darwinian theory of the evolution of man” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A thin gent in formal wear, amid a club or party, reads a book about primitive man after he's ignored by a pretty lady. We see the book enacted: Weakhands loses his girlfriend to Bruteforce, but chances upon a design for a weapon to vanquish his rival and win her back. His tribe sees this and sets him up as their leader. With the club, he fends off various creatures (a winged lizard, a snake, a dinosaur) and a rival tribe led by Monkeywalk. The women even manage to repel an attack. But the rival tribe discovers the secret of the club themselves, and capture the women. Weakhands, sitting in despair, chances upon a new weapon: the bow and arrow.
Who’s in it. Brute Force stars Robert Harron as Harry Faulkner (Prologue) / Weakhands (The Old Days), Mae Marsh as Lilywhite, William J. Butler as Priscilla's Father (Prologue) and Lionel Barrymore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Brute Force has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brute Force page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brute Force tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brute Force (1914)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Brute Force change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Brute Force worth watching?
- Brute Force holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Brute Force?
- Brute Force stars Robert Harron, Mae Marsh, William J. Butler, Lionel Barrymore and Wilfred Lucas.
- When was Brute Force released?
- Brute Force was released in 1914, with a runtime of about 36 minutes.