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Motherless Brooklyn

R20192h 25mEdward Norton
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 65% · Metacritic 60

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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.

DramaThriller
Based On Novel Or BookJazz ClubTourette SyndromeBrooklyn, New York CityPrivate DetectiveMurder InvestigationPolitical CorruptionNeo-noir1950s

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Frequently asked questions

What is Motherless Brooklyn (2019) about?

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.

Who stars in Motherless Brooklyn?

Motherless Brooklyn stars Edward Norton (Lionel Essrog), Bruce Willis (Frank Minna), Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Laura Rose), Alec Baldwin (Moses Randolph), Willem Dafoe (Paul Randolph). The film was directed by Edward Norton.

How long is Motherless Brooklyn?

Motherless Brooklyn has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2019. It is rated R.

Is Motherless Brooklyn worth watching?

Motherless Brooklyn holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 65. Fans of Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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