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Ruben Brandt, Collector (2019): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Ruben Brandt, Collector is a 2019 animated thriller directed by Milorad Krstic, starring Iván Kamarás as Ruben Brandt, Gabriella Hámori and Csaba Márton. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $587,993 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Animated Feature at the Annie Awards 2019. Critics gave it 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.

IMDb rating
7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
82%
worldwide gross
$588K
award nomination
1
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Ruben Brandt, Collector (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Milorad Krstic
Genres
Action , Drama , Thriller , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ruben Brandt, Collector About?

The premise of Ruben Brandt, Collector without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

Haunted by unsettling nightmares, psychotherapist Ruben Brandt embarks on a daring plan to steal thirteen renowned paintings, believing it will rid him of his inner demons. He assembles a team of his patients, who become unlikely thieves, and together they execute elaborate heists. Their audacious crimes quickly make them the world's most wanted criminals, as they attempt to confront Ruben’s subconscious through art.

Ruben Brandt, Collector Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • art
  • museum
  • thief
  • painting
  • psychologist
  • dream
  • chase
  • car
  • train
  • boat
  • helicopter
  • mobster
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  • kleptomania
  • collector
  • stunt
  • acrobat
  • detective
  • female nudity
  • strong female character
  • female rear nudity
  • female frontal nudity
  • art theft
  • train journey
  • train toilet
  • psychotherapist
  • nightmare sequence
  • dream sequence
  • slovenia
  • tv news
  • paris france
  • car chase
  • driving down stairs
  • driving through a building
  • foot chase
  • police detective
  • art thief
  • clinic
  • flashback
  • female cat burglar
  • cat burglar
  • security alarm
  • jumping through a window
  • breaking and entering
  • burglary
  • louvre museum paris
  • telephone call
  • therapy session
  • internet search
  • reference to botticelli's birth of venus
  • psychotherapy
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Cast & crew

Ruben Brandt, Collector Cast & Characters

Iván Kamarás leads the cast as Ruben Brandt, with Gabriella Hámori as Mimi and Csaba Márton as Mike Kowalski. Directed by Milorad Krstic; 11 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Ruben Brandt, Collector

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Ratings

Ruben Brandt, Collector Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Ruben Brandt, Collector 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10. Our Echo Score gives it 75/100, strongest in art & craft (90) and weakest in character & emotion (45).

75 /100

Ruben Brandt, Collector Echo Score Breakdown

Ruben Brandt, Collector excels in visual ingenuity while grappling with narrative abstraction. Numerous critics highlight its inventive animation and art historical references as its primary strengths, creating a textured canvas that resonates with viewers intrigued by visual puzzles. While the character development and plot coherence draw mixed reactions for their schematic nature and occasional clutter, the film’s stylistic boldness and thematic ambition leave a memorable impact. Overall, it emerges as a distinctive work that rewards attention despite its uneven storytelling.

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

  • Art & Craft 90

    Art & Craft is a standout element of Ruben Brandt, Collector. Critics and viewers alike laud the film’s fluid animation, intricate visual references, and thoughtful integration of famous artworks into dynamic sequences. In terms of direction and production design, the film employs a vibrant yet measured color palette that underscores thematic depth. Overall, its artistic execution anchors the film’s appeal with a consistently high level of craftsmanship.

  • Character & Emotion 45

    Character & Emotion remains an abstractive element in Ruben Brandt, Collector. Most critics note that the protagonists function more as conceptual vessels than fully realized individuals, leading to limited emotional resonance. The psychoanalyst’s struggles and interpersonal dynamics often feel schematic and underexplored. Consequently, the film’s performances and relational depth fall short of its visual ambition, resulting in a subdued affective connection.

  • Story & Flow 55

    The story in Ruben Brandt, Collector offers a clever premise but struggles in coherence. Critics point to an uneven narrative scaffold that juggles heist conventions and surreal dream logic, producing moments of both engagement and confusion. While some observers appreciate the originality of the plot’s art-centric framework and thematic ambition, others find the pacing cluttered and the ideas underdeveloped. As a result, the narrative impact remains mixed in its execution.

  • Sensory Experience 90

    The sensory experience of Ruben Brandt, Collector is richly engaging. In terms of score and sound design, the film marries inventive musical cues with crisp audio textures that heighten dramatic moments. Visually, its cohesive style employs fluid animation and an understated color palette that reinforces thematic resonances. This synergy of sight and sound establishes a consistently immersive atmosphere throughout the film.

  • Rewatch Factor 75

    Ruben Brandt, Collector scores well in rewatch value due to its layered visuals. Viewers frequently discover new art historical references and thematic nuances on subsequent viewings, enriching the overall interpretation. The film’s dense visual tapestry and interwoven symbolic motifs encourage repeated engagement. Therefore, its lasting appeal lies in the wealth of detail that rewards attentive audiences over multiple viewings.

Plot

Ruben Brandt, Collector Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Ruben Brandt, Collector from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Unlikely as it may seem, Ruben Brandt embarks on a train journey along with the artwork of Duveneck’s Whistling Boy, only to be attacked by Velázquez’s Infanta Margarita Teresa, revealing that he has been plagued by nightmares.

An acrobatic thief named Mimi pulls off a daring heist, stealing Cleopatra’s Fan from the Louvre Museum. Hired by the crime lord Vincenzo Delangello, she was initially tasked to acquire another valuable item, the le Régent Diamant. However, her kleptomania takes over, leading her to sacrifice the fan for her escape from private investigator Mike Kowalski. Realizing her psychological struggles, she seeks guidance from psychotherapist Ruben Brandt, who specializes in helping artistic souls. He counsels her to “possess your problems to conquer them.”

Full summary

The whole story of Ruben Brandt, Collector, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

Ruben Brandt, Collector Box Office

Ruben Brandt, Collector grossed $587,993 worldwide. $117,963 came from the US and Canada and $470,030 (80%) from the rest of the world.

2019 box office

Worldwide gross

$588K

US & Canada
$118K
International
$470K
US & Canada 20% Rest of the world 80%
Awards

Ruben Brandt, Collector Awards & Nominations

Ruben Brandt, Collector earned 1 award nomination, including Best Animated Feature at the Annie Awards 2019.

1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

Ruben Brandt, Collector Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Ruben Brandt, Collector.

Official US Trailer
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How Well Do You Know Ruben Brandt, Collector?

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 Ruben Brandt, Collector

27 cars on screen, including the 1956 Citroën DS 19 and the 1965 Ford Mustang.

All 27 cars
  • 1956 Citroën DS 19 in Ruben Brandt, Collector 1956 Citroën DS 19 Important role
  • 1965 Ford Mustang in Ruben Brandt, Collector 1965 Ford Mustang Important role
  • 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé W198 I in Ruben Brandt, Collector 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé W198 I Important role
  • Peterbilt 281 in Ruben Brandt, Collector Peterbilt 281 Important role
Details

Ruben Brandt, Collector Also Known As

18 alternative titles, including “Ruben Brandt, kolekcjoner” and “Ruben Brandt, coleccionador”.

Also known as
  • Ruben Brandt, kolekcjoner
  • Ruben Brandt, coleccionador
  • 盗梦特攻队
  • Sběratel Ruben Brandt
  • Ruben Brandt: Collector
  • Рубен Бранд, колекционер
  • Ограбление по Фрейду
  • 盜夢特攻隊
  • Ruben Brandt, coleccionista
  • 盜畫夢驚魂
  • Ruben Brandt: O Colecionador
  • 미션 임파서블: 루벤
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  • Coleccionista
  • Coleccionador
  • Ruben Brandt Collector
  • Ruben Brandt, taiteenkerääjä
  • Ruben Brandt, colecționar
  • Ruben Brandt – zbiratelj

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FAQ

Ruben Brandt, Collector FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Ruben Brandt, Collector, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ruben Brandt, Collector?

Ruben Brandt, Collector runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Ruben Brandt, Collector released?

Ruben Brandt, Collector was released on February 15, 2019.

Who directed Ruben Brandt, Collector?

Ruben Brandt, Collector was directed by Milorad Krstic.

Who is in the cast of Ruben Brandt, Collector?

Ruben Brandt, Collector stars Iván Kamarás as Ruben Brandt, Gabriella Hámori as Mimi and Csaba Márton as Mike Kowalski, among 11 credited actors.

How much did Ruben Brandt, Collector make at the box office?

Ruben Brandt, Collector grossed $587,993 worldwide ($117,963 domestic, $470,030 international).

How is Ruben Brandt, Collector rated?

Ruben Brandt, Collector has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.

Was Ruben Brandt, Collector nominated for any awards?

Ruben Brandt, Collector received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does Ruben Brandt, Collector have a post-credit scene?

No. Ruben Brandt, Collector has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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