Brokeback Mountain
“Love is a force of nature.”
Synopsis
In 1960s Wyoming, two men develop a strong emotional and sexual relationship that endures as a lifelong connection complicating their lives as they get married and start families of their own.
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Top Cast
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Heath Ledger
Ennis Del Mar
Jake Gyllenhaal
Jack Twist
Michelle Williams
Alma Beers
Anne Hathaway
Lureen Newsome
Randy Quaid
Joe Aguirre
Linda Cardellini
Cassie Cartwright
Anna Faris
Lashawn Malone
David Harbour
Randall Malone
Roberta Maxwell
Jack's Mother
Kate Mara
Alma Del Mar Jr. (age 19)
Peter McRobbie
John Twist
Graham Beckel
L.D. Newsome
Mary Liboiron
Fayette Newsome
Scott Michael Campbell
Monroe
Marty Antonini
Timmy
David Trimble
Basque
Larry Reese
Jolly Minister
Valerie Planche
Waitress
Release History & Theatrical Window
São Paulo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 9, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 4, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$14M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$178M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
12.72x
+$164M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ang Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Diana Ossana, Larry McMurtry
- Original Score
- Gustavo Santaolalla
- Original Title
- Brokeback Mountain
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Production Budget
- $14M
- Worldwide Gross
- $178M
- Production Studios
- Focus Features, River Road Entertainment, Alberta Film Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ang Lee
Diana Ossana, Larry McMurtry, Annie Proulx
Gustavo Santaolalla
Rodrigo Prieto, Peter Wunstorf
Dylan Tichenor, Geraldine Peroni
James Schamus, Diana Ossana, Michael Hausman, Michael Costigan, Larry McMurtry
Department Leadership Roster
James Schamus
Producer
Gustavo Santaolalla
Original Music Composer
Diana Ossana
Screenplay
Dylan Tichenor
Editor
Geraldine Peroni
Editor
Larry McMurtry
Screenplay
Diana Ossana
Producer
Rodrigo Prieto
Director of Photography
Louis Morin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Marit Allen
Costume Design
Judy Becker
Production Design
Kirk Jarrett
Stunt Coordinator
Ang Lee
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brokeback Mountain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brokeback Mountain about?
In 1960s Wyoming, two men develop a strong emotional and sexual relationship that endures as a lifelong connection complicating their lives as they get married and start families of their own.
Who directed Brokeback Mountain?
Brokeback Mountain was directed by Ang Lee.
Who stars in Brokeback Mountain?
The principal cast of Brokeback Mountain includes Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Williams, Anne Hathaway, Randy Quaid.
When was Brokeback Mountain released and how long is it?
Brokeback Mountain was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 2h 14m.
What was the box office and production budget of Brokeback Mountain?
Brokeback Mountain had a reported production budget of $14M and grossed $178M at the worldwide box office (12.72 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Brokeback Mountain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brokeback Mountain was composed by Gustavo Santaolalla.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Brokeback Mountain?
Brokeback Mountain holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).