Brüno
“Borat was so 2006.”
Synopsis
Flamboyantly gay Austrian television reporter Bruno stirs up trouble with unsuspecting guests and large crowds through brutally frank interviews and painfully hilarious public displays of homosexuality.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-06-30
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Sacha Baron Cohen
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Kunal Nayyar
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Heather Hahn
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 130 DaysJuly 10, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 17, 2009
VOD & Digital Platforms
November 17, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$42M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$138.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.3x
+$96.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Charles
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Mazer, Anthony Hines, Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeff Schaffer
- Original Score
- Erran Baron Cohen
- Original Title
- Brüno
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Czech, English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Budget
- $42M
- Worldwide Gross
- $138.8M
- Production Studios
- MRC, Everyman Pictures, Four by Two Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Charles
Dan Mazer, Anthony Hines, Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeff Schaffer, Peter Baynham
Erran Baron Cohen
Wolfgang Held, Anthony Hardwick
Eric Kissack, James Thomas, Scott M. Davids
Monica Levinson, Jay Roach, Dan Mazer, Sacha Baron Cohen, Anthony Hines
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Charles
Director
Dan Mazer
Screenplay
Anthony Hines
Screenplay
Eric Kissack
Editor
Sacha Baron Cohen
Screenplay
Jeff Schaffer
Screenplay
James Thomas
Editor
Scott M. Davids
Editor
Jonathan Corn
Editor
Wolfgang Held
Director of Photography
Anthony Hardwick
Director of Photography
Monica Levinson
Producer
Jay Roach
Producer
Dan Mazer
Producer
Sacha Baron Cohen
Producer
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
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brüno
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brüno about?
Flamboyantly gay Austrian television reporter Bruno stirs up trouble with unsuspecting guests and large crowds through brutally frank interviews and painfully hilarious public displays of homosexuality.
Who directed Brüno?
Brüno was directed by Larry Charles.
Who stars in Brüno?
The principal cast of Brüno includes Sacha Baron Cohen, Gustaf Hammarsten, Clifford Bañagale, Josh Meyers, Toby Holguin.
When was Brüno released and how long is it?
Brüno was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What was the box office and production budget of Brüno?
Brüno had a reported production budget of $42M and grossed $138.8M at the worldwide box office (3.3 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Brüno?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brüno was composed by Erran Baron Cohen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Brüno?
Brüno holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).