Brick (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2006, Brick is a drama and mystery film directed by Rian Johnson, running about 110 minutes. “A detective story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a phone call from his ex-girlfriend, teenage loner Brendan Frye learns that her dead body was found. Vowing to solve her murder himself, he must infiltrate high-school cliques that he previously avoided. His search for the truth brings him before some of the school’s roughest characters.
Who’s in it. Brick stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Brendan, Nora Zehetner as Laura, Lukas Haas as The Pin and Noah Fleiss as Tugger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Brick has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.9M 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 Brick page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brick tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brick (2006)?
- In US, Brick 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 Brick worth watching?
- Brick holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Brick?
- Brick stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Nora Zehetner, Lukas Haas, Noah Fleiss and Matt O'Leary.
- When was Brick released?
- Brick was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.