Brute Force is streaming on Criterion Channel and FlixFling in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and FlixFling. Availability checked 11 June 2026.
Where to watch Brute Force
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Jules Dassin
- Release date
- 1947-07-16
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- Mark Hellinger Productions
Brute Force — trailer
About Brute Force
Brute Force is a 1947 movie in the Crime, Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Jules Dassin, starring Burt Lancaster, Hume Cronyn and Charles Bickford. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 209 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Brute Force in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
Timeworn Joe Collins and his fellow inmates live under the heavy thumb of the sadistic, power-tripping guard Captain Munsey. Only Collins' dreams of escape keep him going, but how can he possibly bust out of Munsey's chains?
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Brute Force in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Brute Force on Criterion Channel and FlixFling. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and FlixFling.
Is Brute Force on Netflix?+
Brute Force is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel and FlixFling.
How long is Brute Force?+
Brute Force has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
Who stars in Brute Force?+
Brute Force stars Burt Lancaster, Hume Cronyn, Charles Bickford, Yvonne De Carlo and Ann Blyth.
When did Brute Force come out?+
Brute Force is a 1947 movie directed by Jules Dassin.
What genre is Brute Force?+
Brute Force is Crime, Drama and Thriller film.
Who directed Brute Force?+
Brute Force was directed by Jules Dassin.
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