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Brightburn

  • 2019
  • R
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
123K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,145
519
Jackson A. Dunn in Brightburn (2019)
Brightburn hits theaters in the US on May 23.
Play trailer1:20
25 Videos
99+ Photos
Dark FantasySuperheroSupernatural FantasySupernatural HorrorSuspense MysteryDramaFantasyHorrorMysterySci-Fi

An alien that looks like a human boy uses its powers in sinister and destructive ways.An alien that looks like a human boy uses its powers in sinister and destructive ways.An alien that looks like a human boy uses its powers in sinister and destructive ways.

  • Director
    • David Yarovesky
  • Writers
    • Brian Gunn
    • Mark Gunn
  • Stars
    • Elizabeth Banks
    • David Denman
    • Jackson A. Dunn
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    123K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,145
    519
    • Director
      • David Yarovesky
    • Writers
      • Brian Gunn
      • Mark Gunn
    • Stars
      • Elizabeth Banks
      • David Denman
      • Jackson A. Dunn
    • 1.4KUser reviews
    • 297Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

    Videos25

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    Brightburn: Indestructible
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    Brightburn: Indestructible

    Photos187

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    Top Cast22

    Elizabeth Banks
    Elizabeth Banks
    • Tori Breyer
    David Denman
    David Denman
    • Kyle Breyer
    Jackson A. Dunn
    Jackson A. Dunn
    • Brandon Breyer
    Abraham Clinkscales
    Abraham Clinkscales
    • Royce
    Christian Finlayson
    Christian Finlayson
    • Fauxhawk
    Jennifer Holland
    Jennifer Holland
    • Ms. Espenschied
    Emmie Hunter
    Emmie Hunter
    • Caitlyn
    Matt Jones
    Matt Jones
    • Noah McNichol
    Meredith Hagner
    Meredith Hagner
    • Merilee McNichol
    Becky Wahlstrom
    Becky Wahlstrom
    • Erica
    Terence Rosemore
    Terence Rosemore
    • P.E. Teacher
    Gregory Alan Williams
    Gregory Alan Williams
    • Sheriff Deever
    Elizabeth Becka
    Elizabeth Becka
    • Principal
    Annie Humphrey
    Annie Humphrey
    • Deputy Aryes
    Steve Agee
    Steve Agee
    • EJ
    Stephen Blackehart
    Stephen Blackehart
    • Travis
    Mike Dunston
    Mike Dunston
    • Reporter
    Michael Rooker
    Michael Rooker
    • The Big T
    • Director
      • David Yarovesky
    • Writers
      • Brian Gunn
      • Mark Gunn
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews1.4K

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    Summary

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    Superhero
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    Drama
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    Fantasy
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    Horror
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    Mystery
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    Sci-Fi

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The middle school scenes were shot at the now-defunct Patrick Henry High School in Stockbridge, Georgia. This is the same location used for both Hawkins Middle and Hawkins High Schools in seasons 1 and 2 of Stranger Things (2016).
    • Goofs
      In class, when describing wasps, Brandon says only bees are pollinators. This is not true, wasps are very important pollinators.
    • Quotes
      • Brandon Breyer: Who am I?
      • Tori Breyer: You're our son.
      • Brandon Breyer: What is this? Where did I come from?
      • Tori Breyer: Listen, baby, I... I know it's been difficult for you lately, that you feel different from other kids. You *are* different. After your dad and I got married, we prayed for a baby for so long, to God, to the universe, to anyone that would listen. One night, one perfect night, someone listened.
    • Crazy credits
      SPOILER: There are a few short scenes during the first part of the end credits where news reports and a conspiracy theorist reveal there are other super beings, including a half-man/half-sea creature and a witch who chokes her victims with a rope.
    • Alternate versions
      The UK version is cut in two scenes to reduce strong gory images in order to obtain a '15' rating.
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Best Movie Villains of 2019 (So Far) (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Fireflies in a Steel Mill
      Written by Blake Sennett (as Blake Sennett)
      Performed by The Elected
      Courtesy of Sub Pop Records

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    Details

    • Release date
      • May 24, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Amazon
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hijo de la oscuridad: Brightburn
    • Filming locations
      • Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Screen Gems
      • Stage 6 Films
      • The H Collective
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $17,300,439
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,845,658
      • May 26, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $33,224,654
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS:X
      • Dolby Atmos
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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