Bruiser
“What makes a man?”
Synopsis
During summer break, 14-year-old Darious explores the boundaries of his manhood through tumultuous interactions with Malcolm his strict father and a burgeoning mentorship with mysterious drifter Porter.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-02-02
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 84 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 2, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 24, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Miles Warren
- Screenplay & Story
- Miles Warren, Ben Medina
- Original Score
- Lia Ouyang Rusli
- Original Title
- Bruiser
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Ryder Picture Company, Lyrical Media, Toula67 Entertainment, Silent R Management
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miles Warren
Miles Warren, Ben Medina
Lia Ouyang Rusli
Justin Derry
James LeSage
Alex Black, Aaron Ryder, Scott Frank, Trevante Rhodes, Andrew Swett
Department Leadership Roster
Miles Warren
Writer
Aaron Ryder
Producer
Scott Frank
Producer
Trevante Rhodes
Producer
Ben Medina
Writer
D. Scott Lumpkin
Producer
April Lasky
Production Design
Jewerl Ross
Producer
Miles Warren
Director
James LeSage
Editor
Justin Derry
Director of Photography
Lia Ouyang Rusli
Original Music Composer
Joshua K. Swanson
Costume Design
Lex D. Geddings
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bruiser
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bruiser about?
During summer break, 14-year-old Darious explores the boundaries of his manhood through tumultuous interactions with Malcolm his strict father and a burgeoning mentorship with mysterious drifter Porter.
Who directed Bruiser?
Bruiser was directed by Miles Warren.
Who stars in Bruiser?
The principal cast of Bruiser includes Jalyn Hall, Trevante Rhodes, Shamier Anderson, Shinelle Azoroh, Frank Oakley III.
When was Bruiser released and how long is it?
Bruiser was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Bruiser?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bruiser was composed by Lia Ouyang Rusli.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bruiser?
Bruiser holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).