Brokeback Mountain (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2005, Brokeback Mountain is a drama and romance film directed by Ang Lee, running about 134 minutes. “Love is a force of nature” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rodeo cowboy Jack and ranch hand Ennis are hired as sheepherders in 1963 Wyoming. One night on Brokeback Mountain, they spark a physical relationship. Though Ennis marries his longtime sweetheart and Jack marries a fellow rodeo rider, they keep up their tortured, sporadic love affair for 20 years.
Who’s in it. Brokeback Mountain stars Heath Ledger as Ennis Del Mar, Jake Gyllenhaal as Jack Twist, Michelle Williams as Alma Beers and Anne Hathaway as Lureen Newsome, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Brokeback Mountain has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $178M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu 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 Brokeback Mountain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brokeback Mountain tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brokeback Mountain (2005)?
- In US, Brokeback Mountain is available to stream on Hulu, 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 Brokeback Mountain worth watching?
- Brokeback Mountain holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Brokeback Mountain?
- Brokeback Mountain stars Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Williams, Anne Hathaway and Randy Quaid.
- When was Brokeback Mountain released?
- Brokeback Mountain was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.