Bronson (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Bronson is a 2009 action thriller starring Tom Hardy. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $2.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic. Stream it on Dox and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Magnet Releasing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bronson About?
The premise of Bronson without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1974, a 19-year-old man’s attempt to rob a post office leads to his imprisonment, marking the beginning of a decades-long saga. Within the confines of the British prison system, he evolves into Charles Bronson, a notorious prisoner known for his defiance and numerous violent incidents during his time in solitary confinement. His unyielding spirit and refusal to conform earn him a reputation as Britain’s most infamous inmate.
Bronson Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- male full frontal nudity
- prisoner
- prison
- sadism
- art teacher
- brutality
- violence
- nudity
- based on real person
- solitary confinement
- alter ego
- post office
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- jail
- pubic hair
- jewelry store
- shackles
- protective gear
- protective helmet
- prison warden
- restraining strap
- urinating on someone
- masochism
- masochist
- sadist
- art class
- art
- sunglasses
- fistfight
- painting someone's body
- body painting
- hostage
- telephone call
- pain
- prison guard
- pole dancer
- tattoo
- defecation
- cage
- criminally insane
- vandalism
- destruction of property
- lecture
- teacher
- school
- clown makeup
- injection
- listening to music
- record player
- attempted murder
- briefs
Where to Watch Bronson
Stream it on Dox and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Bronson Cast
Tom Hardy stars in Bronson.
Bronson Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bronson 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 75% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 74%
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
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TMDB 70% User score
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Bronson Plot Summary
What happens in Bronson from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Bronson, portrayed by Tom Hardy, opens the film with a candid introduction, proclaiming his lifelong desire for fame. Lacking talent in singing or acting, he discovers his unique calling in an unexpected way—a shocking scene of him engaging in a fierce battle with several prison guards while stark naked in a cage. From there, the narrative dives into various pivotal moments from his tumultuous life, interspersed with Bronson performing on stage, adorned with theatrical make-up, while occasionally addressing the audience from behind bars.
Full summary
The whole story of Bronson, scene by scene
Bronson Box Office
Bronson grossed $2.3 million worldwide. $104,979 came from the US and Canada and $2.2 million (95%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$2.3M
- US & Canada
- $105K
- International
- $2.2M
Bronson Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Bronson.
How Well Do You Know Bronson?
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 is Michael Peterson's infamous alias in the film?
Cars in Bronson
4 cars on screen, including the 1991 Leyland DAF 45 and the 1979 Morris Marina MkIII.
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1984 Ford Fiesta MkII Background role -
1977 Mini 850 MkIV Background role
Bronson Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Бронсън” and “장기수 브론슨의 고백”.
- Also known as
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- Бронсън
- 장기수 브론슨의 고백
- 布朗森
- 失控的布朗森
- Бронсон
- ברונסון
- 브론슨의 고백
- ブロンソン
- Bronsonas
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Bronson FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Bronson, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bronson?
Bronson runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Bronson released?
Bronson was released on October 9, 2009.
Who is in the cast of Bronson?
Bronson stars Tom Hardy.
Where can I watch Bronson?
In the US, Bronson is streaming on Dox, Fandango at Home Free and Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Bronson make at the box office?
Bronson grossed $2.3 million worldwide ($104,979 domestic, $2.2 million international).
How is Bronson rated?
Bronson has 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Does Bronson have a post-credit scene?
No. Bronson has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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