Motherless Brooklyn (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2019, Motherless Brooklyn is a thriller and drama film directed by Edward Norton, running about 145 minutes.
What it’s about. New York City, 1957. Lionel Essrog, a private detective living with Tourette syndrome, tries to solve the murder of his mentor and best friend, armed only with vague clues and the strength of his obsessive mind.
Who’s in it. Motherless Brooklyn stars Edward Norton as Lionel Essrog, Bruce Willis as Frank Minna, Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Laura Rose and Alec Baldwin as Moses Randolph, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Motherless Brooklyn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $18.4M 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 Motherless Brooklyn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Motherless Brooklyn tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Motherless Brooklyn (2019)?
- In US, Motherless Brooklyn 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 Motherless Brooklyn worth watching?
- Motherless Brooklyn holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Motherless Brooklyn?
- Motherless Brooklyn stars Edward Norton, Bruce Willis, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Alec Baldwin and Willem Dafoe.
- When was Motherless Brooklyn released?
- Motherless Brooklyn was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.