---
title: "The Brutalist"
year: 2024
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-brutalist-2024"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 549509
imdb_id: "tt8999762"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 215
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 1700
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Brutalist (2024) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-brutalist-2024

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film "The Brutalist" is a drama set in the United States during a period described as the dawn of the modern era. The story follows an innovative modern architect who flees post-war Europe and is given the opportunity to rebuild his legacy. He is joined by his wife, and their lives are forever changed by a demanding, wealthy patron. The film is rated R and has a runtime of 3 hours and 35 minutes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A visionary architect flees post-war Europe to rebuild his legacy in the United States."

### Why Watch
- explores post-war themes
- focuses on architectural legacy

### Caveats & Content Note
- long runtime
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated R and explores serious themes related to post-war displacement.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, period, ambitious

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Now TV Cinema | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, BINGE, Foxtel Now, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Brady Corbet
- **Networks / Studios**: Brookstreet Pictures, Kaplan Morrison, Intake Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Adrien Brody** as *László Tóth*
- **Felicity Jones** as *Erzsébet Tóth*
- **Guy Pearce** as *Harrison Lee Van Buren Sr*
- **Joe Alwyn** as *Harry Lee*
- **Raffey Cassidy** as *Zsófia*
- **Stacy Martin** as *Maggie Lee*
- **Isaach de Bankolé** as *Gordon*
- **Alessandro Nivola** as *Attila*
- **Ariane Labed** as *Older Zsófia*
- **Michael Epp** as *Jim Simpson*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When is the film set?
The story begins in 1947 following the architect's departure from post-war Europe.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The narrative is set in the United States, specifically in Pennsylvania.

### Q: What is the film's genre?
It is classified as a drama.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 3 hours and 35 minutes.

### Q: What is the main conflict?
The protagonist's life is changed by the influence of a demanding and wealthy patron.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Brutalist — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/549509)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*