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Brick (2025): Cast, Ratings & Ending

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Brick is a 2025 drama thriller directed by Philip Koch, starring Matthias Schweighöfer as Tim, Frederick Lau and Murathan Muslu. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes. Critics gave it 44% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.

IMDb rating
5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes
44%
Echo Score
46
Metascore
53
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Brick (2025) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Philip Koch
Genres
Drama , Mystery , Sci-Fi , Thriller
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Brick About?

The premise of Brick without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

A couple whose apartment building is suddenly surrounded by a mysterious brick wall must work with their neighbors to find a way out.

Brick Themes & Keywords

· 25 tags
  • brick wall
  • apartment
  • brick
  • couple
  • secret
  • hamburg germany
  • surveillance-video
  • foreign language title
  • threatened with a gun
  • conspiracy theorist
  • man with ponytail
  • reference to blaise pascal
+13 more
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • fiance fiancee relationship
  • northern germany
  • axe
  • reference to munich
  • taped to a chair
  • slapped in the face
  • one word title
  • hidden camera
  • grandfather granddaughter relationship
  • finding a dead body
  • fiance fiancee kiss
  • calling someone babe
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Cast & crew

Brick Cast & Characters

Matthias Schweighöfer leads the cast as Tim, with Frederick Lau as Marvin and Murathan Muslu as Yuri. Directed by Philip Koch; 13 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Philip Koch

More films directed by Philip Koch: Outside the Box and Picco.

Full filmography
Ratings

Brick Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Brick 44% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10. Our Echo Score gives it 46/100, strongest in sensory experience (60) and weakest in character & emotion (30).

46 /100

Brick Echo Score Breakdown

Overall, Brick presents a blend of visual craftsmanship and intriguing premise that is undermined by inconsistent narrative depth and underdeveloped characters. Critics and users praised the film’s production design and occasional suspenseful twists but noted that pacing issues and predictable plot developments diminish engagement. Character relationships often feel clichéd and dialogue can stall the central mystery’s momentum. Ultimately, the film offers moments of concept-driven interest but struggles to sustain appeal, resulting in a mixed overall impression.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 55

    In terms of art and craft, Brick displays competent production design and occasional inventive camera work that establish an oppressive, high-stakes atmosphere. Critics highlighted the film’s set construction and visual cohesion, and users noted effective atmosphere in key scenes. However, the directing choices occasionally lack fluidity, and editing rhythms falter during transitional sequences. Overall, the film’s craft elements impress intermittently but lack consistent polish.

  • Character & Emotion 30

    When it comes to character and emotion, Brick suffers from largely superficial figures and uneven performances. Reviewers pointed out that central characters lack depth and emotional resonance, and user feedback described many supporting roles as clichéd. While a few leads exhibit engaging moments, the film generally fails to develop meaningful relationships or generate authentic chemistry. As a result, the character dynamics feel limited and unfulfilling.

  • Story & Flow 50

    As for story and flow, Brick begins with a promising mystery and compelling premise but loses momentum as the plot unfolds. Some critics and users found the early twists engaging, yet many noted predictable developments and stalling narrative beats. Pacing inconsistencies and forced dialogue further undermine coherence, and the resolution leaves thematic questions unresolved. Overall, the narrative balance of originality and execution results in a mixed storytelling experience.

  • Sensory Experience 60

    In the realm of sensory experience, Brick offers moments of striking visual style through effective set design and intermittent camera trickery. A few users and critics praised its moody atmosphere and production design, but sound design and musical scoring remain largely unremarkable. The film’s audio-visual cohesion delivers occasional immersion, yet these sensory strengths are not sustained across the entire runtime.

  • Rewatch Factor 35

    When evaluating rewatch factor, Brick’s novel premise and sporadic suspense may attract a second viewing for some viewers. However, predictability in story outcomes and underdeveloped characters limit its lasting appeal. Many reviewers and users expressed reluctance to revisit the film, suggesting that its intermittent strengths do not accumulate into a compelling long-term draw.

Plot

Brick Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Brick from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Tim and Liv have a strained marriage, with Liv secretly planning to slip away to Paris and restart their life together. She quits her job, and the plan seems simple—until a routine day spirals into a nightmare: when they awaken, the doors and windows of their apartment building are sealed behind an almost supernatural wall. The structure blocks all mobile signals and the Wi‑Fi, and it behaves like a magnet, flinging back metal objects if they’re gathered in a crowd. The couple quickly realizes they’re trapped inside a fortress of bricks that cuts them off from the outside world.

Full summary

The whole story of Brick, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Videos

Brick Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Brick.

Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Brick?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What are the names of the central couple trapped in the building?

Cars

Cars in Brick

9 cars on screen, including the Volkswagen unknown T3 Typ 2 and the 2001 Audi A4 B6.

All 9 cars
  • Volkswagen unknown T3 Typ 2 in Brick Volkswagen unknown T3 Typ 2 Minor role
  • 2001 Audi A4 B6 in Brick 2001 Audi A4 B6 Background role
  • 2015 Jeep Renegade in Brick 2015 Jeep Renegade Background role
  • 2003 Lincoln Navigator in Brick 2003 Lincoln Navigator Background role
Details

Brick Also Known As

22 alternative titles, including “Цегла” and “กำแพง”.

Also known as
  • Цегла
  • กำแพง
  • 브릭
  • 砖墙谜攻
  • El muro negro
  • A téglafal
  • Bức tường bí ẩn
  • Tuğla
  • 磚牆謎攻
  • Cărămidă
  • Cihla
  • Za murem
+10 more
  • الجدار الغامض
  • Briques
  • Τοίχος
  • ブリック
  • הקיר
  • ब्रिक
  • Кирпич
  • Тухла, აგური
  • آجر
  • Plytų siena

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FAQ

Brick FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Brick, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Brick?

Brick runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was Brick released?

Brick was released on July 10, 2025.

Who directed Brick?

Brick was directed by Philip Koch.

More films by Philip Koch

Who is in the cast of Brick?

Brick stars Matthias Schweighöfer as Tim, Frederick Lau as Marvin and Murathan Muslu as Yuri, among 13 credited actors.

How is Brick rated?

Brick has 5.5/10 on IMDb, 44% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.

Does Brick have a post-credit scene?

No. Brick has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Brick in?

The original language of Brick is German.

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