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6.8 / 10(1,219 votes)IMDbR20091h 43m$10.3M Worldwide GrossUnited Kingdom

Harry Brown

“Every man has a breaking point.”

Synopsis

An elderly ex-serviceman and widower looks to avenge his best friend's murder by doling out his own form of justice.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Harry Brown - TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-25

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Toronto International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

April 30, 2010

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

September 1, 2010

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.42x ROI)

Production Budget

$7.3M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$10.3M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.42x

+$3M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $7.3MWorldwide: $10.3M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Daniel Barber
Screenplay & Story
Gary Young
Original Score
Ruth Barrett, Martin Phipps
Original Title
Harry Brown
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 43m
Production Budget
$7.3M
Worldwide Gross
$10.3M
Production Studios
Marv, HanWay Films, UK Film Council

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Daniel Barber

Screenplay & Story

Gary Young

Original Score & Music

Ruth Barrett, Martin Phipps

Director of Photography

Martin Ruhe

Film Editing

Joe Walker

Producers

Keith Bell, Matthew Brown, Kris Thykier, Matthew Vaughn, Reno Antoniades

Department Leadership Roster

Daniel Barber

Director

Keith Bell

Producer

Matthew Brown

Producer

Gary Young

Screenplay

Martin Ruhe

Martin Ruhe

Director of Photography

Joe Walker

Joe Walker

Editor

Kris Thykier

Kris Thykier

Producer

Matthew Vaughn

Matthew Vaughn

Producer

Ruth Barrett

Original Music Composer

Martin Phipps

Martin Phipps

Original Music Composer

Kave Quinn

Production Design

Jane Petrie

Costume Design

Pedro Sabrosa

Visual Effects Supervisor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)MA 15+
Canada18A
Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)18

Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Harry Brown.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Harry Brown

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Harry Brown about?

An elderly ex-serviceman and widower looks to avenge his best friend's murder by doling out his own form of justice.

Who directed Harry Brown?

Harry Brown was directed by Daniel Barber.

Who stars in Harry Brown?

The principal cast of Harry Brown includes Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer, Iain Glen, Lee Oakes, Liam Cunningham.

When was Harry Brown released and how long is it?

Harry Brown was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.

What was the box office and production budget of Harry Brown?

Harry Brown had a reported production budget of $7.3M and grossed $10.3M at the worldwide box office (1.42 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Harry Brown?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Harry Brown was composed by Ruth Barrett, Martin Phipps.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Harry Brown?

Harry Brown holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; 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.).