Motherless Brooklyn
2019, English. Directed by Edward Norton.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 1,677 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Motherless Brooklyn
Motherless Brooklyn isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Edward NortonDirector
- Edward NortonLionel Essrog
- Bruce WillisFrank Minna
- Gugu Mbatha-RawLaura Rose
- Alec BaldwinMoses Randolph
- Willem DafoePaul Randolph
- Bobby CannavaleTony Vermonte
- Cherry JonesGabby Horowitz
- Michael Kenneth WilliamsTrumpet Man
- Leslie MannJulia Minna
- Ethan SupleeGilbert Coney
- Dallas RobertsDanny Fantl
- Josh PaisWilliam Lieberman
Details
- Released
- 31 October 2019
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edward Norton
- Budget
- $26M
- Box office
- $18M
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What Motherless Brooklyn is based on
Motherless Brooklyn is based on Motherless Brooklyn, a 1999 novel by Jonathan Lethem, published by Doubleday.
Novel · 1999
Motherless Brooklyn
By Jonathan Lethem
Published by Doubleday
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Motherless Brooklyn: quick answers
Is Motherless Brooklyn worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 1,677 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Motherless Brooklyn?
Motherless Brooklyn runs 145 minutes (2h 25m).
Does Motherless Brooklyn have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Motherless Brooklyn. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Motherless Brooklyn parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Motherless Brooklyn is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Motherless Brooklyn on?
Motherless Brooklyn isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Motherless Brooklyn?
If you liked Motherless Brooklyn, try Devil in a Blue Dress, The Naked City, Shutter Island.
Who directed Motherless Brooklyn?
Motherless Brooklyn (2019) was directed by Edward Norton and stars Edward Norton, Bruce Willis, Gugu Mbatha-Raw.
What is Motherless Brooklyn based on?
Motherless Brooklyn is based on Motherless Brooklyn, a 1999 novel by Jonathan Lethem, published by Doubleday.