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Brick

A detective story.

6.8(1,452)20061h 50m5

A teenage loner pushes his way into the underworld of a high school crime ring to investigate the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend.

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Status
Released
Budget
$475K
Box office
$3.9M
Language
English
  • drug dealer
  • high school
  • california
  • ex-girlfriend
  • investigation
  • manipulation
  • lone wolf
  • halloween party
  • murder
  • disappearance
  • whodunit
  • drugs

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Rian Johnson

Produced in

United States of America

Where to watch

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereSundance Film Festival21 Jan 2005
    • Theatrical (limited)RNew York & Los Angeles31 Mar 2006
    • Theatrical (limited)R7 Apr 2006
  • AustraliaAU

    • TheatricalM10 Aug 2006
  • CanadaCA

    • Theatrical7 Apr 2006
  • BelgiumBE

    • Physical1431 Mar 2006
  • BrazilBR

    • Physical1415 Sept 2006
  • FinlandFI

    • TVK-1231 Mar 2006
  • FranceFR

    • PremiereDeauville festival film6 Sept 2005
    • TheatricalU16 Aug 2006
    • TVPolar+26 Feb 2026
  • GermanyDE

    • Physical1221 Sept 2006
  • IrelandIE

    • Theatrical1512 May 2006
  • NetherlandsNL

    • Premiere1431 Mar 2006
    • Theatrical1431 Mar 2006
  • NorwayNO

    • Physical1231 Mar 2006
  • RussiaRU

    • Theatrical19 Oct 2006

Frequently asked questions

Brick was released on 31 March 2006.

Audience reviews

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  • L

    LJ_989

    4/10/2014

    8.5/10

    With its hip lyrics and 50's styled character speak BRICK is an instant classic. It has a streak of REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE in it. The eclectic arrangement of the deranged is inventive and full of texture. I own it and watch it often!

  • A

    Ayertiam

    6/4/2020

    10/10

    Brick is a detective/noir film but to the viewer’s surprise, in a high-school setting. It is written and independently directed by Rian Johnson. At the mention of any movie revolving around high school or teenagers, all that comes to mind are the various stereotypes but this movie gives a surprise to the viewer. The story revolves around a particular, rather abrupt and frantic phone call received by the high school …

  • C

    CinemaSerf

    3/8/2024

    6/10

    We start proceedings with "Brendan" (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) standing over the body of a girl lying dead in a storm drain. It turns out that she is "Emily" - and was his girlfriend. He's very much on the edge of society at his school, but with the help of his way more savvy, but just as ostracised, friend "The Brain" (Matt O'Leary) he determines to infiltrate the local drug supply network and get to the legendary "Pin"…

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