Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🔴 70/100
Total warning time: 7m 5s
Sex/Nudity: 🔴 80/100 (3m 45s)
- 🔴 90/100 [00:45:30 - 00:47:00] Two men engage in a passionate and explicit sexual encounter in a tent.
- 🔴 85/100 [01:22:15 - 01:24:30] Another intimate scene between the two main characters, with partial nudity and implied sexual activity.
Drug Use: 🟡 40/100 (1m 5s)
- 🟢 20/100 [00:30:45 - 00:31:10] Character is seen smoking a cigarette.
- 🟡 50/100 [01:15:20 - 01:16:00] Characters drink alcohol in a bar.
Violence: 🟡 60/100 (2m)
- 🔴 80/100 [01:50:10 - 01:51:30] A character is violently beaten, resulting in visible injuries.
- 🟡 50/100 [00:55:40 - 00:56:20] A brief but intense argument with physical shoving.
Strong Language: 🟡 50/100 (15s)
- 🟡 30/100 [00:20:15 - 00:20:20] Use of the word 'damn'.
- 🟡 40/100 [01:30:45 - 01:30:50] Use of the word 'hell'.
- 🔴 80/100 [01:40:10 - 01:40:15] Use of a homophobic slur.
Movie FAQ
Q: What is the plot of Brokeback Mountain?
A: Brokeback Mountain is a romantic drama film that follows the complex relationship between two cowboys, Ennis Del Mar (Heath Ledger) and Jack Twist (Jake Gyllenhaal), who meet while working as sheepherders in Wyoming in 1963. Over the years, they develop a deep emotional and sexual bond, but societal pressures and personal circumstances force them to lead separate lives, marrying women (Michelle Williams and Anne Hathaway) while continuing their clandestine relationship.
A: Brokeback Mountain is a romantic drama film that follows the complex relationship between two cowboys, Ennis Del Mar (Heath Ledger) and Jack Twist (Jake Gyllenhaal), who meet while working as sheepherders in Wyoming in 1963. Over the years, they develop a deep emotional and sexual bond, but societal pressures and personal circumstances force them to lead separate lives, marrying women (Michelle Williams and Anne Hathaway) while continuing their clandestine relationship.
Q: Who directed Brokeback Mountain?
A: Brokeback Mountain was directed by Ang Lee, a Taiwanese filmmaker known for his work on movies like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) and Life of Pi (2012).
A: Brokeback Mountain was directed by Ang Lee, a Taiwanese filmmaker known for his work on movies like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) and Life of Pi (2012).
Q: Did Brokeback Mountain win any Academy Awards?
A: Yes, Brokeback Mountain won three Academy Awards: Best Director (Ang Lee), Best Adapted Screenplay (Larry McMurtry & Diana Ossana), and Best Original Score (Gustavo Santaolalla). However, it famously lost Best Picture to Crash (2004).
A: Yes, Brokeback Mountain won three Academy Awards: Best Director (Ang Lee), Best Adapted Screenplay (Larry McMurtry & Diana Ossana), and Best Original Score (Gustavo Santaolalla). However, it famously lost Best Picture to Crash (2004).
Q: What was the cultural impact of Brokeback Mountain?
A: Brokeback Mountain was groundbreaking for its portrayal of a same-sex relationship in mainstream cinema, particularly within the Western genre. It sparked widespread discussions about LGBTQ+ representation in film and challenged traditional notions of masculinity and love. The phrase 'Brokeback Mountain' became shorthand for repressed or hidden gay relationships.
A: Brokeback Mountain was groundbreaking for its portrayal of a same-sex relationship in mainstream cinema, particularly within the Western genre. It sparked widespread discussions about LGBTQ+ representation in film and challenged traditional notions of masculinity and love. The phrase 'Brokeback Mountain' became shorthand for repressed or hidden gay relationships.
Q: How did critics and audiences respond to Brokeback Mountain?
A: Brokeback Mountain received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for the performances of Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal, as well as Ang Lee's direction. It was a commercial success, earning over $178 million worldwide against a $14 million budget. However, it also faced controversy and backlash from some conservative groups due to its subject matter.
A: Brokeback Mountain received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for the performances of Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal, as well as Ang Lee's direction. It was a commercial success, earning over $178 million worldwide against a $14 million budget. However, it also faced controversy and backlash from some conservative groups due to its subject matter.
