Brightburn (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2019, Brightburn is a thriller, horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by David Yarovesky, running about 91 minutes. “Evil has found its superhero” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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?
Who’s in it. Brightburn stars Elizabeth Banks as Tori Breyer, David Denman as Kyle Breyer, Jackson A. Dunn as Brandon Breyer and Matt Jones as Noah McNichol, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Brightburn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $33.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and 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 Brightburn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brightburn tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brightburn (2019)?
- In US, Brightburn is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and 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 Brightburn worth watching?
- Brightburn holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Brightburn?
- Brightburn stars Elizabeth Banks, David Denman, Jackson A. Dunn, Matt Jones and Meredith Hagner.
- When was Brightburn released?
- Brightburn was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.