The Brave One (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1956, The Brave One is a drama film directed by Irving Rapper, running about 100 minutes. “The Touch of Greatness” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young Mexican boy tirelessly tries to save his pet bull from death at the hands of a celebrated matador.
Who’s in it. The Brave One stars Michel Ray as Leonardo, Rodolfo Hoyos Jr. as Rafael Rosillo, Elsa Cárdenas as Maria and Carlos Navarro as Don Alejandro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Brave One has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Brave One page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brave One tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Brave One (1956)?
- In US, The Brave One is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Brave One worth watching?
- The Brave One holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Brave One?
- The Brave One stars Michel Ray, Rodolfo Hoyos Jr., Elsa Cárdenas, Carlos Navarro and Joi Lansing.
- When was The Brave One released?
- The Brave One was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.