Brokeback Mountain

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Brokeback Mountain

R

2005

2h 14m

Romance

Drama

LGBTQ+

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In 1963, rodeo cowboy Jack Twist and ranch hand Ennis Del Mar are hired by rancher Joe Aguirre as sheep herders in Wyoming. One night on Brokeback Mountain, Jack makes a drunken pass at Ennis that is eventually reciprocated. Though Ennis marries his longtime sweetheart, Alma and Jack marries a fellow rodeo riders, the two men keep up their tortured and sporadic affair over the course of 20 years.

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Critics Consensus

A beautiful, epic Western, Brokeback Mountain's love story is imbued with heartbreaking universality thanks to moving performances by Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal.

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Audience Says

A timeless romance, Brokeback Mountain lays bare the stark beauty of the Wyoming landscape and the emotional connection between two souls who can’t quit each other.

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Rich Juzwiak

TIME Magazine

Jun 30

Brokeback ultimately transcends its representational imperfections with pure heart.

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Richard Lawson

Vanity Fair

Jun 25

Brokeback’s high emotion occasionally borders on the melodrama of classic Hollywood. There is plenty of aching nuance, but the film is, for the most part, generous and entirely legible in its pathology.

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David Stratton

The Australian

01/03/2024

Ledger and Gyllenhaal deserve nothing but praise for their brave, sensitive portrayals of troubled souls...

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Gregory Nussen

Screen Rant

Dec 10

10/10

Like the grand, mountainous backdrop of Jack and Ennis's love, Ang Lee's film contains more than enough space for audiences of all kinds to find themselves.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Nov 22

3.5/4

Behind its convenient (and infuriating) designation as "the gay cowboy movie," this is as universal as any love story Hollywood has produced in recent times.

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Jarrett Hill

Pop Culture Happy Hour (NPR Podcast)

Oct 7

This message [of queerness] is so loud and clear in this film, but it's never really addressed.

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Isabella H

@MrsHamilton 2d

One of my favorite movies of all time. Heath Ledger was truly a one in a million actor. He brought so much life and emotion to this role. Jake Gyllenhaal once again delivered a powerful performance. Him and Heath had a lot of chemistry and were the perfect pair for this film. This movie broke me in half. It was an emotional rollercoaster. I loved the way their relationship progressed. The aggression that they had with one another was a testament to the fact that they didn't want to believe that they're gay. These are real struggles that gay men have. It hurts to much to admit. Especially in the 1960s when that was completely looked down upon. Michelle Williams and Anne Hathaway also delivered amazing performances. I felt like Alma was given a lot of depth to her character, you couldn't help but feel bad for her. This truly is a must watch for anyone that wants to be emotionally destroyed in the best way possible. 5 stars.

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Maarit L

@Komedienne May 17

Quiet, beautiful love story.

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Sue H

@SueHarris123 May 10

Perhaps the most beautifully shot movie ever made. The cast, direction and cinematography are all breathtaking.

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Dallas V

@RT21469026 May 9

As a Gay man I must say I was not impressed with this movie. Story was slow moving, and the lighting was very low making it hard to see anything at times.

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lexi .

@lexilovesyou Apr 18

my all time favorite. he kept the damn shirt. saddest ending OAT, but amazing cinematography, casting, acting, and plotline.

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Ily S.

@the_og_ily Apr 17

It was an amazing movie it made me cry and feel all the emotions it really made a big standing point in the pride community. This movie needs to be seen by everyone. Love is love and it’s sad that some people had to hide it. A beautiful movie and it will always be my top favorites ever !!! 🫶🫶❤️❤️

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Synopsis

In 1963, rodeo cowboy Jack Twist and ranch hand Ennis Del Mar are hired by rancher Joe Aguirre as sheep herders in Wyoming. One night on Brokeback Mountain, Jack makes a drunken pass at Ennis that is eventually reciprocated. Though Ennis marries his longtime sweetheart, Alma and Jack marries a fellow rodeo riders, the two men keep up their tortured and sporadic affair over the course of 20 years.

Director: Ang Lee
Producer: Diana Ossana, James Schamus
Screenwriter: Larry McMurtry, Diana Ossana
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: River Road Entertainment, Paramount Pictures, Focus Features, Good Machine, Alberta Film Entertainment
Rating: R (Nudity|Language|Sexuality|Some Violence)
Genre: Romance, Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 9, 2005, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Jun 22, 2025
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 11, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $83.6M
Runtime: 2h 14m
Sound Mix: Surround, DTS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)