In Bruges

Released Feb 8, 2008

1h 47m

Comedy

Drama

Action

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85%

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213 Reviews

87%

Audience Score

100,000+ Ratings

After a particularly difficult job, hit men Ray (Colin Farrell) and Ken (Brendan Gleeson) head to Belgium to hide out until things cool down. Ray hates the medieval city they land in, but Ken finds its beauty and peacefulness enchanting. Their experiences become increasingly surreal and possibly life-changing as they encounter tourists, locals, an American dwarf and a potential romance for Ray.

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Critics Consensus

Featuring witty dialogue and deft performances, In Bruges is an effective mix of dark comedy and crime thriller elements.

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Wael Khairy

RogerEbert.com

With "In Bruges." it feels like Martin McDonagh opened a window in a room where the air has been recycled endlessly.

Sep 15, 2023

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Wendy Ide

Times (UK)

[Martin McDonagh's] affinity with meandering, melodically rhythmic dialogue and volcanic eruptions of profanity serves him well in this witty, wordy film.

Oct 19, 2022

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

In Bruges has some cracking lines in it, a cracking performance from Brendan Gleeson as Ken, and some very funny, provocative jokes, but I still don't know... It's just all the violence that did me in.

Aug 23, 2018

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Stephen Silver

Tilt Magazine

Nowhere did director Martin McDonagh better manage dark comedy than in his debut film (15th anniversary)

Rated: 4/5

Mar 19, 2023

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Wesley Lovell

Cinema Sight

In Bruges is a darkly humorous film that should be seen not just for the way it subverts genre norms, but also for how it sculpts and redefines them into something better.

Rated: 4/4

Dec 6, 2022

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

The movie is about meaningful conversations, idleness, boredom, remorse, hard laughs, stark violence, and grotesque humor—I loved it.

Rated: 4/4

Nov 3, 2022

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stephen b

Amazing. Although, I don't think they ever show the swans.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/15/24

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Nic B

Terrific film with great performances all around. It can be slow in parts, but makes up for it in others.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/20/24

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Mickey R

Entertaining emotional roller coaster. A must see and great acting.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/13/24

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Audience Member

A film showcasing exceptional acting, with Colin Farrell's performance standing out remarkably. The plot is punctuated with surprising and entirely unforeseen events. It enthralls with the enchanting ambiance of beautiful Bruges. Although I anticipated a different conclusion, the film remains highly commendable.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/04/24

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mary d

I loved this movie! I laughed til I cried.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/02/24

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Jessica G

Witty, dark and every twist was more ridiculous than the last, but I loved it. Farrel’s performance was utterly captivating.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/30/24

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Martin McDonagh

Director

Colin Farrell

Ray

Brendan Gleeson

Ken

Ralph Fiennes

Harry

Ciarán Hinds

Father McHenry

Clémence Poésy

Chloe

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