Brakes (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2017, Brakes is a comedy film directed by Mercedes Grower, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Brakes is a dark, improv-based ensemble comedy set in London. Divided into two parts, it tells the story of each couple's relationship in reverse, starting with the break-ups.
Who’s in it. Brakes stars Julian Barratt as Elliot, Seb Cardinal as Karl, Kelly Campbell as Maeve and Juliet Cowan as Slika, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Brakes has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brakes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brakes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brakes (2017)?
- In GB, Brakes is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Brakes worth watching?
- Brakes holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Brakes?
- Brakes stars Julian Barratt, Seb Cardinal, Kelly Campbell, Juliet Cowan and Julia Davis.
- When was Brakes released?
- Brakes was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.