Brian Banks (2019)
Kernel Score: 81% · 266 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama
Released: 2019-08-09
Runtime: 99 minutes
Where to watch Brian Banks
- Stream: Cinemax Apple TV channel
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
An All-American football player's dreams to play in the NFL are halted when he is falsely accused of rape and sent to prison.
Brian Banks parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Brian Banks is a PG-13 drama about a football player falsely accused of rape and imprisoned.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Centers on a false rape accusation and its legal aftermath, discussed but not graphically depicted per keywords and rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Tom Shadyac
Cast
- Aldis Hodge as Brian Banks
- Greg Kinnear as Justin Brooks
- Tiffany Dupont as Alissa Bjerkhoel
- Sherri Shepherd as Leomia
- Melanie Liburd as Karina
- Dorian Missick as Mick Randolph
- Xosha Roquemore as Kennisha Rice
- Matt Battaglia as Pete Carroll
- Jose Miguel Vasquez as District Attorney Mateo
- Morgan Freeman as Jerome Johnson (uncredited)
Brian Banks FAQ
Is Brian Banks good?
Brian Banks has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 266 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Brian Banks?
In the US you can stream Brian Banks on Cinemax Apple TV channel, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Brian Banks OK for kids?
Brian Banks is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Brian Banks is a PG-13 drama about a football player falsely accused of rape and imprisoned.
What movies are like Brian Banks?
If you liked Brian Banks, try Raging Bull, Funeral Parade of Roses, How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies and The Express.