

The Brave
A down-on-his-luck American Indian recently released from jail is offered the chance to "star" as the victim of a snuff film, the resulting pay of which could greatly help his poverty stricken family.
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Where is The Brave streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify | Acontra Plus |
About The Brave
The Brave is a 1997 English-language drama film directed by Johnny Depp. The cast is led by Johnny Depp, Marshall Bell, Elpidia Carrillo. It has a runtime of 2h 3m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 200 ratings.
The Brave was produced by Majestic Films International, Recorded Picture Company, and Acappella Pictures and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was released on July 30, 1997.
- Director
- Johnny Depp
- Writers
- Johnny Depp, D.P. Depp, Paul McCudden
- Release date
- July 30, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Production
- Majestic Films International, Recorded Picture Company, Acappella Pictures
The Brave cast & crew
The Brave was directed by Johnny Depp and written by Johnny Depp, D.P. Depp, and Paul McCudden.
The cast features Johnny Depp as Raphael, Marshall Bell as Larry, Elpidia Carrillo as Rita, Marlon Brando as McCarthy, Frederic Forrest as Lou Sr., and Clarence Williams III as Father Stratton.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Iggy Pop, cinematography is by Eugene D. Shlugleit, and it was produced by Carroll Kemp and Jeremy Thomas.
Is The Brave worth watching?
The Brave holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 205 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 3m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Brave is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Brave

Johnny Depp
Raphael

Marshall Bell
Larry

Elpidia Carrillo
Rita

Marlon Brando
McCarthy

Frederic Forrest
Lou Sr.

Clarence Williams III
Father Stratton

Max Perlich
Lou Jr.

Luis Guzmán
Luis

Cody Lightning
Frankie
Nicole Mancera
Marta

Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman
Papa

Pepe Serna
Alessandro
The Brave — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Brave in United States?
The Brave is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Brave in?
The Brave is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Brave?
The Brave runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
▸What is The Brave rated?
It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 205 ratings.











