The Brutalist (2025)
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The Brutalist is streaming in France on Netflix.
What the audience says
The Brutalist is a dependable English film — it does what it sets out to do. It carries a 6.9/10 on TMDB across 1,867 ratings — squarely mid-table. At 215 minutes, it asks for a real chunk of your night. In France you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 3h 35m on it?
3h 35m of English drama. At this length it's the whole evening's plan, not something to slot in after dinner.
- Why
- 6.9/10 from 1,867 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want something you can finish before a reasonable bedtime
- Best for
- A night with nothing after it
Story
When an innovative modern architect flees post-war Europe, he is given the opportunity to rebuild his legacy. Set during the dawn of the modern United States (in Pennsylvania), his wife joins him, and their lives are forever changed by a demanding, wealthy patron.
Good to know
| Runtime | 3h 35m — long |
| Watch with family? | TP · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Brady Corbet
Cast
Where to watch in France
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 12 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in France
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