Brimstone (2016)
Kernel Score: 81% · 1,241 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Thriller, Western, Drama
Released: 2016-03-12
Runtime: 148 minutes
Where to watch Brimstone
- Stream: Prime Video, Starz
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel, VIX , Prime Video (free with ads), Tubi, Amazon MX Player
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In the menacing inferno of the old North-American West, Liz is a genuine survivor who is hunted by a vengeful preacher for a crime she didn’t commit.
Brimstone parents' guide: ages 16+
Parents need to know that Brimstone is a brutal R-rated Western horror about a woman hunted by a vengeful, misogynistic preacher, containing intense violence and sexual assault themes.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — The film includes brutality, retribution, suicide, and a preacher's violent pursuit of the protagonist, described by critics as harsh and unrelenting.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Strong — The plot includes rape and misogyny as central, disturbing elements of the story.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Martin Koolhoven
Cast
- Guy Pearce as The Reverend
- Dakota Fanning as Liz
- Carice van Houten as Anna
- Kit Harington as Samuel
- Vera Vitali as Sally
- Emilia Jones as Joanna
- Paul Anderson as Frank
- William Houston as Eli
- Charlotte Croft as Abigail
- Ivy George as Sam
Brimstone FAQ
Is Brimstone good?
Brimstone has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,241 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Brimstone?
In the US you can stream Brimstone on Prime Video and Starz, watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel, VIX , Prime Video (free with ads), Tubi and Amazon MX Player and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Brimstone OK for kids?
Brimstone is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 16+. Parents need to know that Brimstone is a brutal R-rated Western horror about a woman hunted by a vengeful, misogynistic preacher, containing intense violence and sexual assault themes.
What movies are like Brimstone?
If you liked Brimstone, try The Devil All the Time, Ordet, Irreversible and Holy Spider.