Brakes(2017)
Brakes Synopsis
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.
Brakes (2017) is a comedy film directed by Mercedes Grower, released on November 24, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Julian Barratt, Seb Cardinal, Kelly Campbell and Juliet Cowan. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Mercedes Grower
- Writers:
- Mercedes Grower
- Producers:
- Mercedes Grower, Kurban Kassam
- Cinematographer:
- Denzil Armour-Brown
- Production:
- Solution 3 Productions
- Status:
- Released
Brakes (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Brakes before you stream it.
Brakes Cast & Crew
Main cast
Julian Barratt
as Elliot
Seb Cardinal
as Karl
Kelly Campbell
as Maeve
Juliet Cowan
as Slika
Julia Davis
as Livy
Noel Fielding
as Daniel
- Jess-Luisa Flynn
Jess-Luisa Flynn
as Jess
Kerry Fox
as Brinie
Roland Gift
as Rhys
- Salena Godden
Salena Godden
as Yasmin
Mercedes Grower
as Layla
Martin Hancock
as Mark
Key crew
Directed by Mercedes Grower, written by Mercedes Grower, produced by Mercedes Grower and Kurban Kassam.
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Brakes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 15 ratings.
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Brakes – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Brakes online?
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Brakes (2017) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, BFI Player and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Brakes?
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The main cast of Brakes (2017) includes Julian Barratt, Seb Cardinal, Kelly Campbell, Juliet Cowan and Julia Davis. The film was directed by Mercedes Grower. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Brakes released?
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Brakes was released on November 24, 2017 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Brakes worth watching?
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Brakes (2017) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Brakes?
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Yes. The official Brakes trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.