

Motherless Brooklyn
New York City, 1957. Lionel Essrog, a private detective living with Tourette syndrome, tries to solve the murder of his mentor and best friend, armed only with vague clues and the strength of his obsessive mind.
Where to watch Motherless Brooklyn in United States
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Where is Motherless Brooklyn streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Motherless Brooklyn
Motherless Brooklyn is a 2019 English-language drama and thriller film directed by Edward Norton. The cast is led by Edward Norton, Bruce Willis, Gugu Mbatha-Raw. It has a runtime of 2h 25m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 1600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Motherless Brooklyn was produced by Class 5 Films and MWM Studios and made in United States of America. It was released on October 31, 2019, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $26 million, it went on to gross $18 million worldwide.
- Director
- Edward Norton
- Writers
- Edward Norton
- Release date
- October 31, 2019
- OTT release
- January 14, 2020
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $26 million
- Box office
- $18 million
- Production
- Class 5 Films, MWM Studios
Motherless Brooklyn cast & crew
Motherless Brooklyn was directed by Edward Norton and written by Edward Norton.
The cast features Edward Norton as Lionel Essrog, Bruce Willis as Frank Minna, Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Laura Rose, Alec Baldwin as Moses Randolph, Willem Dafoe as Paul Randolph, and Bobby Cannavale as Tony Vermonte.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Daniel Pemberton, cinematography is by Dick Pope, and it was produced by Bill Migliore and Rachel Shane.
Is Motherless Brooklyn worth watching?
Motherless Brooklyn holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 1,601 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 25m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and thriller, Motherless Brooklyn is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Motherless Brooklyn
Motherless Brooklyn isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
It first became available to stream digitally on January 14, 2020.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Motherless Brooklyn

Edward Norton
Lionel Essrog

Bruce Willis
Frank Minna

Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Laura Rose

Alec Baldwin
Moses Randolph

Willem Dafoe
Paul Randolph

Bobby Cannavale
Tony Vermonte

Cherry Jones
Gabby Horowitz

Michael Kenneth Williams
Trumpet Man

Leslie Mann
Julia Minna

Ethan Suplee
Gilbert Coney

Dallas Roberts
Danny Fantl

Josh Pais
William Lieberman
Motherless Brooklyn — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Motherless Brooklyn in United States?
Motherless Brooklyn is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Motherless Brooklyn in?
Motherless Brooklyn is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Motherless Brooklyn?
Motherless Brooklyn runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).
▸What is Motherless Brooklyn rated?
Motherless Brooklyn is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 1,601 ratings.
▸When did Motherless Brooklyn release on OTT?
Motherless Brooklyn became available digitally on January 14, 2020.











