The Brigade (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2017, The Brigade is a drama film directed by Pierre Jolivet, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Bénédicte Meursault, a female firefighter, has just been transferred to a small fire brigade in the South of France. She is welcomed by Philippe, 45, the wise captain of the brigade. Soon after being introduced to the men, the young woman jumps into action. Unfortunately, while rescuing the victims of a terrible car crash, she does not find one of the injured who was ejected thirty meters away. Now the man is in hospital in a coma and he may die because of her. Completely upset, Bénédicte decides to resign but Philippe dissuades her from doing it.
Who’s in it. The Brigade stars Roschdy Zem as Philippe, the captain, Émilie Dequenne as Chief Warrant Officer Bénédicte Meursault, Michaël Abiteboul as Xavier and Guillaume Labbé as Martial, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Brigade has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Brigade page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brigade tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Brigade (2017)?
- In US, The Brigade 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 Brigade worth watching?
- The Brigade holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Brigade?
- The Brigade stars Roschdy Zem, Émilie Dequenne, Michaël Abiteboul, Guillaume Labbé and Grégoire Isvarine.
- When was The Brigade released?
- The Brigade was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.