Brannigan (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1975, Brannigan is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Douglas Hickox, running about 111 minutes. “Big Jim Brannigan takes on London - Chicago Style !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jim Brannigan is sent to London to bring back an American mobster who is being held for extradition but when he arrives he has been kidnapped which was set up by his lawyer. Brannigan in his American Irish way brings American law to the people of Scotland Yard in order to recapture this mobster with both a price tag on his head and a stuffy old London cop to contend with.
Who’s in it. Brannigan stars John Wayne as Lt. Jim Brannigan, Richard Attenborough as Cmdr. Charles Swann, Judy Geeson as DS Jennifer Thatcher and Mel Ferrer as Mel Fields, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Brannigan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and 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 Brannigan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brannigan 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 Brannigan (1975)?
- In US, Brannigan is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and 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 Brannigan worth watching?
- Brannigan holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Brannigan?
- Brannigan stars John Wayne, Richard Attenborough, Judy Geeson, Mel Ferrer and John Vernon.
- When was Brannigan released?
- Brannigan was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.