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Brüno (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 5.6

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Released in 2009, Brüno is a comedy film directed by Larry Charles, running about 83 minutes. “Borat was so 2006.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Flamboyantly gay Austrian television reporter Bruno stirs up trouble with unsuspecting guests and large crowds through brutally frank interviews and painfully hilarious public displays of homosexuality.

Who’s in it. Brüno stars Sacha Baron Cohen as Brüno, Gustaf Hammarsten as Lutz, Clifford Bañagale as Diesel and Josh Meyers as Kookus, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Brüno has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $138.8M 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 Brüno page.

If you liked it. Fans of Brüno tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Brüno (2009)?
In US, Brüno 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 Brüno worth watching?
Brüno holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Brüno?
Brüno stars Sacha Baron Cohen, Gustaf Hammarsten, Clifford Bañagale, Josh Meyers and Toby Holguin.
When was Brüno released?
Brüno was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.