Brighton Rock (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1948, Brighton Rock is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by John Boulting, running about 92 minutes. “Graham Greene's Shocking Thriller of the RAZOR GANGS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Centring on the activities of a gang of assorted criminals and, in particular, their leader – a vicious young hoodlum known as "Pinkie" – the film's main thematic concern is the criminal underbelly evident in inter-war Brighton.
Who’s in it. Brighton Rock stars Richard Attenborough as Pinkie Brown, Hermione Baddeley as Ida Arnold, William Hartnell as Dallow and Nigel Stock as Cubitt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Brighton Rock 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 Brighton Rock page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brighton Rock tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brighton Rock (1948)?
- In US, Brighton Rock 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 Brighton Rock worth watching?
- Brighton Rock holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Brighton Rock?
- Brighton Rock stars Richard Attenborough, Hermione Baddeley, William Hartnell, Nigel Stock and Wylie Watson.
- When was Brighton Rock released?
- Brighton Rock was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.