The Brothers Grimm (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2005, The Brothers Grimm is an action, comedy, thriller and fantasy film directed by Terry Gilliam, running about 118 minutes. “Eliminating Evil Since 1812.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Folklore collectors and con artists, Jake and Will Grimm, travel from village to village pretending to protect townsfolk from enchanted creatures and performing exorcisms. However, they are put to the test when they encounter a real magical curse in a haunted forest with real magical beings, requiring genuine courage.
Who’s in it. The Brothers Grimm stars Heath Ledger as Jacob Grimm, Matt Damon as Wilhelm Grimm, Mackenzie Crook as Hidlick and Roger Ashton-Griffiths as Mayor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Brothers Grimm has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $105.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Brothers Grimm page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brothers Grimm 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 The Brothers Grimm (2005)?
- In US, The Brothers Grimm is available to 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 The Brothers Grimm worth watching?
- The Brothers Grimm holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Brothers Grimm?
- The Brothers Grimm stars Heath Ledger, Matt Damon, Mackenzie Crook, Roger Ashton-Griffiths and Peter Stormare.
- When was The Brothers Grimm released?
- The Brothers Grimm was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.