Content Warnings
- 🟡 60/100 Brief scene in a brothel with implied sexual activity.
- 🟡 50/100 Discussion about sexual acts and prostitutes.
- 🟡 40/100 Character smokes marijuana.
- 🟢 20/100 Characters drink alcohol in a bar.
- 🔴 100/100 Graphic shooting resulting in death.
- 🔴 80/100 Violent altercation with punching and kicking.
- 🔴 100/100 Intense shootout with multiple deaths.
- 🔴 70/100 Use of the F-word.
- 🔴 90/100 Multiple instances of strong language including F-word and C-word.
- 🔴 85/100 Extended dialogue with frequent strong language.
Details for In Bruges (2008)
What is the plot of 'In Bruges' (2008)?
'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.
Who are the main actors in 'In Bruges'?
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.
What is the tone of 'In Bruges'?
'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.
Who directed 'In Bruges'?
'In Bruges' was written and directed by Martin McDonagh, marking his feature film debut after his success in theater and short films.
Why is Bruges significant in the movie?
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.
