The Brothers Grimm
“No curse they can't reverse. No demon they can't exterminate. No spell they can't break.”
Synopsis
Folklore collectors and con artists, Jake and Will Grimm, travel from village to village pretending to protect townsfolk from enchanted creatures and performing exorcisms. However, they are put to the test when they encounter a real magical curse in a haunted forest with real magical beings, requiring genuine courage.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Brothers Grimm | Official Trailer (HD) - Matt Damon, Heath Ledger | MIRAMAXOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-12-11
Top Cast
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Matt Damon
Wilhelm Grimm
Heath Ledger
Jacob Grimm
Lena Headey
Angelika
Peter Stormare
Cavaldi
Monica Bellucci
Mirror Queen
Mackenzie Crook
Hidlick
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Mayor
Jonathan Pryce
Delatombe
Richard Ridings
Bunst
Barbara Lukešová
Mother Grimm
Petr Ratimec
Young Will
Anna Rust
Sister Grimm
Jeremy Robson
Young Jacob
Radim Kalvoda
Gendarme
Martin Hofmann
Gendarme
Josef Pepa Nos
German War Veteran
Harry Gilliam
Stable Boy
Miroslav Táborský
Old Miller
Release History & Theatrical Window
Helsinki International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 26, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 2, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$88M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$105.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.2x
+$17.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terry Gilliam
- Screenplay & Story
- Ehren Kruger
- Original Score
- Dario Marianelli
- Original Title
- The Brothers Grimm
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Czech Republic
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $88M
- Worldwide Gross
- $105.3M
- Production Studios
- Summit Entertainment, Atlas Entertainment, Mosaic Media Group, Dimension Films, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Daniel Bobker Productions, Reforma Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terry Gilliam
Ehren Kruger
Dario Marianelli
Newton Thomas Sigel, Nicola Pecorini
Lesley Walker
Charles Roven, Daniel Bobker, Chris McGurk, Harvey Weinstein, Andrew Rona
Department Leadership Roster
Terry Gilliam
Director
Newton Thomas Sigel
Director of Photography
Lesley Walker
Editor
Gabriella Pescucci
Costume Design
Carlo Poggioli
Costume Design
Charles Roven
Producer
Daniel Bobker
Producer
Dario Marianelli
Original Music Composer
Guy Hendrix Dyas
Production Design
Kent Houston
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jiří Kuba
Stunt Coordinator
Ehren Kruger
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Brothers Grimm
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Brothers Grimm about?
Folklore collectors and con artists, Jake and Will Grimm, travel from village to village pretending to protect townsfolk from enchanted creatures and performing exorcisms. However, they are put to the test when they encounter a real magical curse in a haunted forest with real magical beings, requiring genuine courage.
Who directed The Brothers Grimm?
The Brothers Grimm was directed by Terry Gilliam.
Who stars in The Brothers Grimm?
The principal cast of The Brothers Grimm includes Matt Damon, Heath Ledger, Lena Headey, Peter Stormare, Monica Bellucci.
When was The Brothers Grimm released and how long is it?
The Brothers Grimm was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Brothers Grimm?
The Brothers Grimm had a reported production budget of $88M and grossed $105.3M at the worldwide box office (1.2 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Brothers Grimm?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Brothers Grimm was composed by Dario Marianelli.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Brothers Grimm?
The Brothers Grimm holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).