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Drama western
Brokeback Mountain (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Brokeback Mountain is a 2005 drama western directed by Ang Lee, starring Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal and Michelle Williams. It is based on Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx. It runs 2 hours 14 minutes and earned $178.1 million worldwide on a $14 million budget. It won 3 Oscars, including Directing and Music (Original Score), and 18 awards in all. Critics gave it 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 87 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 14m (134 min)
- Director
- Ang Lee
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Focus Features
- Budget
- $14M
- Based on
- Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx
- After the credits
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The story
What Is Brokeback Mountain About?
The premise of Brokeback Mountain without spoilers, adapted from Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the rugged landscape of Wyoming, two cowboys, the rough-edged Jack Twist and the reserved Ennis Del Mar, develop a surprising connection while working on Brokeback Mountain. What begins as a summer job evolves into a complex and enduring relationship, marked by stolen moments and unspoken desires. As they return to their separate lives, the pull between them persists, forcing them to confront the societal constraints and personal sacrifices that define their unconventional love.
Brokeback Mountain Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cowboy
- homosexuality
- mountain
- gay relationship
- based on short story
- ranch
- rodeo
- gay romance
- closeted homosexual
- sheep
- secret romance
- gay sex
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- vito russo test passed
- male nudity
- first gay sexual experience
- dysfunctional marriage
- crying
- wyoming
- fishing trip
- beaten to death
- divorce
- 1970s
- forbidden love
- gay cowboy
- gay kiss
- gay
- gay husband
- sex in a tent
- horseback riding
- 1960s
- discovering someone is gay
- crying while driving
- gay interest
- two word title
- place name in title
- blood on shirt
- fourth of july
- shirt
- small town
- rural setting
- thanksgiving
- bear
- skinny dipping
- gay parent
- fireworks
- national film registry
- gay love
- gay father
- male rear nudity
- anal sex
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Cast & crew
Brokeback Mountain Cast
Heath Ledger leads the cast, with Jake Gyllenhaal and Michelle Williams. Directed by Ang Lee.
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Director Ang Lee
Ratings
Brokeback Mountain Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Brokeback Mountain 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 87 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
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IMDb 7.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 88% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 82%
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Metacritic 87 Metascore
User score 8.2
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TMDB 78% User score
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Plot
Brokeback Mountain Plot Summary
What happens in Brokeback Mountain 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
It’s the summer of 1963 when two young men forge an unexpected connection while working as sheep herders on the stunning Brokeback Mountain, a fictional haven in Wyoming. Ennis Del Mar, portrayed by Heath Ledger, is just 19 years old and engaged to marry in the fall, nurturing dreams of owning a ranch in honor of his deceased parents who tragically left him and his siblings to navigate life on their own. His counterpart, Jack Twist, played by Jake Gyllenhaal, shares a similar age and harbors aspirations of becoming a legendary rodeo cowboy. Feeling isolated in their lives, the two find solace in each other.
Full summary
The whole story of Brokeback Mountain, scene by scene
Box office
Brokeback Mountain Box Office & Budget
Brokeback Mountain grossed $178.1 million worldwide on a $14 million budget, 13 times what it cost. $83 million came from the US and Canada and $95 million (53%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$178.1M
13× its budget
- US & Canada
- $83M
- International
- $95M
- Budget
- $14M
US & Canada 47%
Rest of the world 53%
Awards
Brokeback Mountain Awards & Nominations
Brokeback Mountain won 3 Oscars, including Directing and Music (Original Score), and 18 awards in all. Its biggest night was the Golden Globes 2006, with 5 wins from 7 nominations.
18 wins41 nominations7 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 2006 5 wins · 7 nominations- Won Best Director – Motion Picture – Ang Lee
- Won Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Won Best Original Score – Motion Picture
- Won Best Original Song – Motion Picture – Mia Hansen-Løve
- Won Best Screenplay – Motion Picture
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BAFTA 2006 4 wins · 9 nominations- Won Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Jake Gyllenhaal
- Won Best Adapted Screenplay
- Won Best Direction – Ang Lee
- Won Best Film
- Nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role – Heath Ledger
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Critics' Choice 2006 3 wins · 8 nominations- Won Best Director – Ang Lee
- Won Best Picture
- Won Best Supporting Actress – Michelle Williams
- Nominated Best Actor – Heath Ledger
- Nominated Best Composer
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Oscars 2006 3 wins · 8 nominations- Won Directing – Ang Lee
- Won Music (Original Score)
- Won Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
- Nominated Actor in a Leading Role – Heath Ledger
- Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role – Jake Gyllenhaal
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Spirit Awards 2006 2 wins · 4 nominations- Won Best Director – Ang Lee
- Won Best Feature
- Nominated Best Male Lead – Heath Ledger
- Nominated Best Supporting Female – Michelle Williams
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DGA Awards 2006 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Feature Film – Ang Lee
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2006 4 nominations- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role – Michelle Williams
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role – Heath Ledger
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role – Jake Gyllenhaal
Videos
Brokeback Mountain Trailers & Videos
17 videos: 2 trailers, 10 clips and 5 featurettes.
- Trailer Theatrical Trailer
- Clip 'Jack and Ennis Brawl' Movie Clip
- Clip "Quit You" Official Clip
- Clip Snow is a Force of Nature
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Brokeback Mountain?
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 Brokeback Mountain
23 cars on screen, including the 1980 Chevrolet C-30 and the 1980 Chevrolet Camaro.
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1966 Ford F-Series Important role
Details
Brokeback Mountain Also Known As
35 alternative titles, including “Brokeback Mountain (En Terreno Vedado)” and “Brokeback Mountain - Túl a barátságon”.
- Also known as
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- Brokeback Mountain (En Terreno Vedado)
- Brokeback Mountain - Túl a barátságon
- Kuprainais kalns
- 断背山
- ブロークバック・マウンテン
- Горбата Гора
- Secreto en la montaña
- Tajemnica Brokeback Mountain
- ブロークバック・マウンテン：2005
- Brokeback Dağı
- Le Secret de Brokeback Mountain
- I segreti di Brokeback Mountain
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- Túl a barátságon
- Горбатая гора
- O Segredo de Brokeback Mountain
- Brokeback Mountain: En terreno vedado
- Zkrocená hora
- הר ברוקבק
- کوهستان بروکبک
- Brokeback Mountain – O iubire secretă
- 브로크백 마운틴
- Το Μυστικό του Brokeback Mountain
- Gora Brokeback
- Планината Броукбек
- Планина Броукбек
- 斷背山
- Souvenirs de Brokeback Mountain
- Skrotená hora
- جبل بروكباك
- หุบเขาเร้นรัก, კუზიანი მთა
- Chuyện Tình Sau Núi
- ब्रोकबैक माउंटेन
- Kuprotas kalnas
- Planina Brokeback
- Brokebacki mägi
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FAQ
Brokeback Mountain FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Brokeback Mountain, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Brokeback Mountain?
Brokeback Mountain runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).
When was Brokeback Mountain released?
Brokeback Mountain was released on December 9, 2005.
Who directed Brokeback Mountain?
Brokeback Mountain was directed by Ang Lee.
More films by Ang Lee Who is in the cast of Brokeback Mountain?
Brokeback Mountain stars Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal and Michelle Williams.
How much did Brokeback Mountain make at the box office?
Brokeback Mountain grossed $178.1 million worldwide ($83 million domestic, $95 million international) on a budget of $14 million.
How is Brokeback Mountain rated?
Brokeback Mountain has 7.7/10 on IMDb, 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 87 on Metacritic and 78% on TMDB.
Is Brokeback Mountain based on a book?
Yes. Brokeback Mountain is adapted from Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx.
What awards did Brokeback Mountain win?
Brokeback Mountain won 18 awards from 41 nominations, including Best Director – Motion Picture at the Golden Globes 2006.
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