Harry Brown

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Harry Brown

R

2010

1h 37m

Mystery & Thriller

Crime

Drama

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A retired soldier and widower (Michael Caine) doles out his own brand of justice after young hoodlums murder his best friend.

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Critics Consensus

Its lurid violence may put off some viewers, but Harry Brown is a vigilante thriller that carries an emotional as well as a physical punch, thanks to a gripping performance from Michael Caine in the title role.

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Trevor Johnston

Sight & Sound

07/10/2018

Harry Brown might just about have got by as a tongue-in-cheek popcorn romp, but by setting itself up as a virtual state-of-the-nation address it only draws attention to its own petty, embittered vacuity.

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Perri Nemiroff

CinemaBlend

08/13/2010

4/5

A lot to digest stylistically and narratively, but Harry Brown is developed in an ever-increasing, shock-inducing manner and is undeniably successful.

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Moira MacDonald

Seattle Times

07/01/2010

3/4

Caine, that master of gentle sadness, lets us know Harry immediately as a good man trying to get by -- and trying to understand what seems like madness.

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Alistair Lawrence

Common Sense Media

Aug 15

Billed by some as a spiritual sequel to the classic 1970s crime drama Get Carter, this British vigilante thriller also casts Caine as a ruthless hard man, albeit one in advancing years.

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Michael Leader

Den of Geek

05/07/2024

4/5

Harry Brown is, for the most part, one of the most original, stylistically-assured films to come out this year, and is a deeply impressive, distinctive showcase for its newcomer director, and canonised star.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

08/09/2023

3/4

Barber’s debut proves to be more than an exploitative picture about revenge; instead, it’s a startling look at social problems that have no satisfying solution.

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Dean S.

@DeanDFW Mar 7

It’s a good yarn to watch on a Saturday afternoon.

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Noel L

@RT15930389 Oct 26

This is a combination of the Death Wish movies in the UK

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Madam D

@Madam1948 Sep 4

Michael Caine did some good acting, but the issue of gang crime is not really addressed. Is an eye for an eye the only answer?

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Ian R

@RT23899272 Aug 22

This is an emotionally manipulative film that both exaggerates and over simplifies a complex social problem in the United Kingdom. Fans of Michael Caine might be able to overlook the ridiculousness of such an elderly man being a vigilante. Without him the movie would have gone unnoticed amongst the many other films with a similar premise. Glad I didn't pay to see it.

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thiago s

@Thiagostone 07/12/2025

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

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C B

@RT03025588 06/16/2025

The plot follows a predictable vigilante formula without any big surprises. But it receives 3 and 1/2 stars because of the excellent acting, and the unusual photography; a greenish/yelllow/black palette (almost like "Batman") which somehow adds to the grittiness of the story.

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Synopsis

A retired soldier and widower (Michael Caine) doles out his own brand of justice after young hoodlums murder his best friend.

Director: Daniel Barber
Producer: Keith Bell, Matthew Brown
Screenwriter: Gary Young
Distributor: Samuel Goldwyn Company
Production Co: Marv Films
Rating: R (Language Throughout|Drug Use|Sexual Content|Strong Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 30, 2010, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 15, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.8M
Runtime: 1h 37m