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Brightburn

R20191h 31mDavid Yarovesky
IMDb 6.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 57% · Metacritic 44

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"He's not here to save the world."

What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister?

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Frequently asked questions

What is Brightburn (2019) about?

What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister?

Who stars in Brightburn?

Brightburn stars Jackson A. Dunn (Brandon Breyer), Elizabeth Banks (Tori Breyer), David Denman (Kyle Breyer), Matt Jones (Noah McNichol), Meredith Hagner (Merilee McNichol). The film was directed by David Yarovesky.

How long is Brightburn?

Brightburn has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2019. It is rated R.

Is Brightburn worth watching?

Brightburn holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 57. Fans of Horror, Science Fiction, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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