Only the Brave (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 1994, Only the Brave is a drama and romance film directed by Ana Kokkinos, running about 59 minutes.
What it’s about. Alex is in love with her best friend, Vicki, her mother has dissapeared and she sets fire to things in her spare time. Vicki comes from an abusive home and wants Alex to run away with her. Alex is a bit of a nerd and a teachers pet, so takes advantage of this by trying to seduce her drippy school teacher. Alex watches as Vicki, unable to escape her terrible homelife and an psychological wreck, sets alight to herself and burns to death.
Who’s in it. Only the Brave stars Elena Mandalis as Alex, Dora Kaskanis as Vicki, Maude Davey as Kate and Helen Athanasiadis as Maria.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Only the Brave has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Only the Brave page.
If you liked it. Fans of Only the Brave tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Only the Brave (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Only the Brave change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Only the Brave worth watching?
- Only the Brave holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Only the Brave?
- Only the Brave stars Elena Mandalis, Dora Kaskanis, Maude Davey and Helen Athanasiadis.
- When was Only the Brave released?
- Only the Brave was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.