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Brick Mansions (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Brick Mansions is a 2014 action drama directed by Camille Delamarre, starring Paul Walker, David Belle and The RZA. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $71.4 million worldwide on a $28 million budget. Critics gave it 25% on Rotten Tomatoes and 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.

IMDb rating
5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
25%
worldwide gross
$71.4M
Metascore
40
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Brick Mansions (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Genres
Action , Drama , Crime
Original language
English
Budget
$28M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Brick Mansions About?

The premise of Brick Mansions without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In a decaying, futuristic Detroit, massive brick structures hide a city consumed by crime and corruption. Undercover police officer Damien Collier clashes with the pervasive moral decay, while Lino fights to survive in this fractured world. When a ruthless drug lord kidnaps Lino's girlfriend, Damien reluctantly teams up with the resourceful ex-con. Together, they confront a dangerous conspiracy that jeopardizes the entire city and must dismantle it to save her.

Brick Mansions Themes & Keywords

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  • undercover
  • remake of french film
  • time bomb
  • crime lord
  • rescue
  • betrayal
  • corruption
  • urban decay
  • swat team
  • organized crime
  • chase
  • explosion
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  • detroit michigan
  • mixed martial arts
  • undercover cop
  • remake
  • abominable snowman character
  • year 2018
  • cinderblock
  • hood
  • body lands on a car
  • car crashes through a window
  • knocked unconscious
  • villainess
  • dark comedy
  • female pedal pumping
  • bare chested male bondage
  • die hard scenario
  • two word title
  • opening action scene
  • two against one
  • female gunfighter
  • rooftop fight
  • street shootout
  • future
  • neo noir
  • police shootout
  • villain arrested
  • razor blade
  • auction
  • rat
  • contact lens
  • head butt
  • raised middle finger
  • sadism
  • cigar smoking
  • cigarette smoking
  • body in a trunk
  • urban setting
  • police chase
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Cast & crew

Brick Mansions Cast

Paul Walker leads the cast, with David Belle and The RZA. Directed by Camille Delamarre.

From the director

More from Camille Delamarre

More films directed by Camille Delamarre, best-rated first: The Transporter Refueled and Assassin Club.

Full filmography
Ratings

Brick Mansions Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Brick Mansions 25% on Rotten Tomatoes and 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.

Plot

Brick Mansions Plot Summary

What happens in Brick Mansions from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In 2018, the infamous Brick Mansions neighborhood of Detroit has descended into chaos, transforming into a self-contained hellhole where crime reigns supreme and law enforcement stands powerless. Seeking to combat the escalating violence, city officials construct a massive containment wall, effectively severing this forsaken area from the rest of Detroit. Once a bustling community, Brick Mansions is now abandoned, with schools and hospitals closed and the concept of freedom a distant memory.

For Damien Collier, portrayed by Paul Walker, an undercover cop haunted by his father’s tragic death, each day becomes a fight to revive hope within this desolate space. In parallel, we meet Lino Duppre, played by David Belle, a former convict from the French-Caribbean community, striving to live honestly amidst the turmoil surrounding him.

Full summary

The whole story of Brick Mansions, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Brick Mansions Box Office & Budget

Brick Mansions grossed $71.4 million worldwide on a $28 million budget, 2.6 times what it cost. $20.4 million came from the US and Canada and $51 million (71%) from the rest of the world.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$71.4M

2.6× its budget

US & Canada
$20.4M
International
$51M
Budget
$28M
US & Canada 29% Rest of the world 71%
Videos

Brick Mansions Trailers & Videos

8 videos: 2 trailers, 4 clips and 2 behind-the-scenes videos.

All 8 videos
Official Trailer
  • Trailer Trailer #2
  • Clip Hey Lino
  • Clip Different Method Same Result
  • Clip Don't Get Squashed
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Brick Mansions?

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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Cars

Cars in Brick Mansions

46 cars on screen, including the 2006 Ford Mustang and the 2007 BMW M6 E64.

All 46 cars
  • 2006 Ford Mustang in Brick Mansions 2006 Ford Mustang Main role
  • 2007 BMW M6 E64 in Brick Mansions 2007 BMW M6 E64 Important role
  • 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo in Brick Mansions 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Important role
  • 1966 Chrysler 300 in Brick Mansions 1966 Chrysler 300 Important role

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FAQ

Brick Mansions FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Brick Mansions?

Brick Mansions runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Brick Mansions released?

Brick Mansions was released on April 25, 2014.

Who directed Brick Mansions?

Brick Mansions was directed by Camille Delamarre.

More films by Camille Delamarre

Who is in the cast of Brick Mansions?

Brick Mansions stars Paul Walker, David Belle and The RZA.

How much did Brick Mansions make at the box office?

Brick Mansions grossed $71.4 million worldwide ($20.4 million domestic, $51 million international) on a budget of $28 million.

How is Brick Mansions rated?

Brick Mansions has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 25% on Rotten Tomatoes, 40 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.

Does Brick Mansions have a post-credit scene?

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

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