Harry Brown (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2009, Harry Brown is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Daniel Barber, running about 103 minutes. “Every man has a breaking point.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An elderly ex-serviceman and widower looks to avenge his best friend's murder by doling out his own form of justice.
Who’s in it. Harry Brown stars Michael Caine as Harry Brown, Emily Mortimer as D.I. Alice Frampton, Iain Glen as S.I. Childs and Lee Oakes as Dean Saunders, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Harry Brown has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Harry Brown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Harry Brown 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 Harry Brown (2009)?
- In US, Harry Brown is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Harry Brown worth watching?
- Harry Brown holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Harry Brown?
- Harry Brown stars Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer, Iain Glen, Lee Oakes and Liam Cunningham.
- When was Harry Brown released?
- Harry Brown was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.