Motherless Brooklyn 2019
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56 Reviews
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SplatNew York City, 1957. Lionel Essrog, a private detective living with Tourette syndrome, tries to solve the murder of his mentor and best friend, armed only with vague clues and the strength of his obsessive mind.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Lionel Essrog
as Frank Minna
as Laura Rose
as Moses Randolph
as Paul Randolph
as Tony Vermonte
as Gabby Horowitz
as Trumpet Man
as Julia Minna
as Gilbert Coney
Director:
Writer:
Jonathan Lethem, Edward Norton
Stars:
Edward Norton, Bruce Willis, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Alec Baldwin, Willem Dafoe, Bobby Cannavale, Cherry Jones, Michael Kenneth Williams, Leslie Mann, Ethan Suplee,
Genres:
Drama,Thriller
Release Date:
2019 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
145 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Motherless Brooklyn
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Lionel Essrog
as Frank Minna
as Laura Rose
as Moses Randolph
as Paul Randolph
as Tony Vermonte
as Gabby Horowitz
as Trumpet Man
as Julia Minna
as Gilbert Coney
as Danny Fantl
as William Lieberman
as Billy Rose
as Lou
as Giant Man
as Mayor
as King Rooster Piano Player
as King Rooster Bassist
as King Rooster Drummer
as King Rooster Saxophonist
as King Rooster Bartender
as Jacob Gleason
as Union Boss Speaker
as Betty
as Formosa Bartender
as Formosa Hostess
as Inwood Residential Secretary
as Hall of Records Clerk
as Angry Young Man
as Cindy Fleming
as Paperboy
as Brooklyn Bar Waitress
as Doctor
as Nurse
as Orderly
as Reformer #2
as Detective
as Beatnik
as Young Cat #1
as Young Cat #2
as News Stand Owner (uncredited)
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