The Bridgeman (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 2002, The Bridgeman is a drama film directed by Géza Bereményi, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. This epic story takes place between 1820 and 1860 during the Habsburg Monarchy, and portrays the life one of the greatest Hungarian aristocrats - Count Széchenyi - who was born with extra-ordinary mental and spiritual talents. In the years following the fall of Napoleon the young count Széchenyi irresponsibly seduces his brother's wife, and the consequent scandal ruins his career as an army officer. After the sudden death of his humiliated lover Count Széchenyi drastically changes his character from that of a shallow young man into a responsible nobleman seeking to conquer his fate by creating great achievements in his remaining life.
Who’s in it. The Bridgeman stars Károly Eperjes as Count István Széchenyi, Ervin Nagy as Lajos Kossuth, Can Togay as Lajos Batthyányi and György Cserhalmi as Miklós Wesselényi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, The Bridgeman has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bridgeman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bridgeman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bridgeman (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bridgeman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bridgeman worth watching?
- The Bridgeman holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bridgeman?
- The Bridgeman stars Károly Eperjes, Ervin Nagy, Can Togay, György Cserhalmi and Marius Bodochi.
- When was The Bridgeman released?
- The Bridgeman was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.