In Bruges

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🔴 85/100
Total warning time: 4m 48s
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 40/100 (43s)
  • 🟡 60/100 [00:45:12 - 00:45:30] Brief scene in a brothel with implied sexual activity.
  • 🟡 50/100 [01:12:45 - 01:13:10] Discussion about sexual acts and prostitutes.
Drug Use: 🟡 30/100 (30s)
  • 🟡 40/100 [00:22:30 - 00:22:45] Character smokes marijuana.
  • 🟢 20/100 [01:05:20 - 01:05:35] Characters drink alcohol in a bar.
Violence: 🔴 90/100 (2m 45s)
  • 🔴 100/100 [00:10:15 - 00:10:30] Graphic shooting resulting in death.
  • 🔴 80/100 [00:35:50 - 00:36:20] Violent altercation with punching and kicking.
  • 🔴 100/100 [01:30:00 - 01:32:00] Intense shootout with multiple deaths.
Strong Language: 🔴 80/100 (50s)
  • 🔴 70/100 [00:05:10 - 00:05:15] Use of the F-word.
  • 🔴 90/100 [00:18:45 - 00:19:00] Multiple instances of strong language including F-word and C-word.
  • 🔴 85/100 [01:20:30 - 01:21:00] Extended dialogue with frequent strong language.
In Bruges
Year: 2008
Certificate: R
Runtime: 107 min
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
IMDB: 7.9
Meta Score: 67
Votes: 390334
Gross: 7,757,130
Director: Martin McDonagh
Stars: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Ciarán Hinds, Elizabeth Berrington
Overview: Guilt-stricken after a job gone wrong, hitman Ray and his partner await orders from their ruthless boss in Bruges, Belgium, the last place in the world Ray wants to be.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of 'In Bruges' (2008)?
A: 'In Bruges' follows two Irish hitmen, Ray (Colin Farrell) and Ken (Brendan Gleeson), who are sent to Bruges, Belgium, by their boss Harry Waters (Ralph Fiennes) after a job goes wrong. While Ken enjoys the medieval city, Ray is bored and restless. Their stay takes a dark turn when Harry gives Ken a disturbing new assignment.
Q: Who are the main actors in 'In Bruges'?
A: The main actors in 'In Bruges' include Colin Farrell as Ray, Brendan Gleeson as Ken, Ralph Fiennes as Harry Waters, and Ciarán Hinds as a police inspector. Elizabeth Berrington also appears as Harry's wife.
Q: What is the tone of 'In Bruges'?
A: 'In Bruges' blends dark comedy with crime drama elements. The film features witty dialogue, moral dilemmas, and violent moments, all set against the picturesque backdrop of Bruges, Belgium.
Q: Who directed 'In Bruges'?
A: 'In Bruges' was written and directed by Martin McDonagh, marking his feature film debut after his success in theater and short films.
Q: Why is Bruges significant in the movie?
A: Bruges serves as both the setting and a symbolic element in the film. Its medieval beauty contrasts with the violent lives of the hitmen, and the city's atmosphere plays a key role in the characters' reflections on guilt, redemption, and fate.