The Brute (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1977, The Brute is a drama film directed by Gerry O'Hara, running about 90 minutes. “Her dream come true became her worst nightmare.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Glamour model Diane Shepherd is routinely being beaten by her husband Tim, who accuses her of infidelity. When she can't take it anymore, she finds shelter with photographer Mark and his girlfriend Carrie. They introduce Diane to Millie, who is in a similar situation. Meanwhile, Tim informs Diane that if she doesn't come back to him, he will see to it that he gains custody of their son, Timmy.
Who’s in it. The Brute stars Sarah Douglas as Diane Shepherd, Julian Glover as Teddy, Roberta Gibbs as Maria and Bruce Robinson as Mark, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Brute has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Brute page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brute tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Brute (1977)?
- In US, The Brute is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Brute worth watching?
- The Brute holds an audience score of 5.5 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 Brute?
- The Brute stars Sarah Douglas, Julian Glover, Roberta Gibbs, Bruce Robinson and Suzanne Stone.
- When was The Brute released?
- The Brute was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.