Brute Force (1947)
Kernel Score: 80% · 204 ratings
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1947-07-16
Runtime: 98 minutes
Where to watch Brute Force
- Stream: FlixFling, HBO Max, Artiflix
- Free with ads: Fawesome, Plex
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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?
Brute Force parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that this 1947 prison noir depicts guard brutality, riots, and inmates dealing out their own justice.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts a sadistic prison guard, inmate violence, and a prison riot with fighting.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Burt Lancaster as Joe Collins
- Hume Cronyn as Capt. Munsey
- Charles Bickford as Gallagher
- Yvonne De Carlo as Gina Ferrara
- Ann Blyth as Ruth
- Ella Raines as Cora Lister
- Anita Colby as Flossie
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- Jeff Corey as 'Freshman' Stack
- John Hoyt as Spencer
Brute Force FAQ
Is Brute Force good?
Brute Force has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 204 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Brute Force?
In the US you can stream Brute Force on FlixFling, HBO Max and Artiflix, watch it free with ads on Fawesome and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home and FlixFling.
Is Brute Force OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that this 1947 prison noir depicts guard brutality, riots, and inmates dealing out their own justice.
What movies are like Brute Force?
If you liked Brute Force, try The Night of the Hunter, Cell 211, The Asphalt Jungle and Stray Dog.