How to watch The Brutalist in New Zealand on Prime Video

Here is everything you need to know about The Brutalist, including how to watch it in New Zealand.

The Brutalist (2024) Movie Synopsis

The Brutalist tells the story of László Tóth, a talented architect and Holocaust survivor from Hungary. In 1947, László escapes war-torn Europe with his wife Erzsébet and travels to America, hoping to start a new life and rebuild his career. At first, things are hard. He struggles to find work and faces rejection, prejudice, and even betrayal.

Things change when a wealthy businessman, Harrison Lee Van Buren, hires László to design an important building. But their partnership leads to more problems and emotional pain, as László’s vision and Van Buren’s demands clash. László also fights personal battles with addiction and family troubles as he tries to balance art and survival.

The story follows László and his family across the years, showing both the beauty and darkness of chasing the American Dream. The film ends at the Venice Biennale of Architecture in 1980, where László’s work is honored, and the full story of his life and legacy is revealed.

Where to Watch The Brutalist in New Zealand

You can watch The Brutalist in New Zealand by purchasing it on Apple TV for NZ$17.99 (HD). If you want to rent the movie, it is available for NZ$7.99 (HD) on Neon TV and Apple TV. After renting or buying, you can watch the full movie at home.

The Brutalist (2024) Cast

• Adrien Brody as László Tóth
• Felicity Jones as Erzsébet Tóth
• Guy Pearce as Harrison Lee Van Buren
• Joe Alwyn as Harry Lee
• Raffey Cassidy as young Zsófia
• Ariane Labed as adult Zsófia
• Stacy Martin as Maggie Van Buren
• Alessandro Nivola as Attila
• Emma Laird as Audrey Miller
• Isaach de Bankolé as Gordon

Production and Filming

The Brutalist was filmed over 34 days in Budapest, Carrara, Tuscany, New York City, and Venice. Director Brady Corbet used vintage VistaVision film stock to achieve the most authentic 1950s aesthetic possible. Every frame feels meticulously designed to capture both the beauty and bleakness of the post-war era. The production design by Judy Becker is heavily inspired by actual brutalist architecture and includes references to iconic structures by Marcel Breuer and Louis Kahn.

The movie also sparked conversations about AI use in post-production, with voice refinements applied to Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones’s Hungarian dialogue using Respeecher AI technology.

Music

The soundtrack for The Brutalist was composed by Daniel Blumberg and features experimental sounds by musicians like John Tilbury, Evan Parker, and Vince Clarke. The score was specifically crafted to reflect the harsh yet poetic tones of brutalist architecture and post-war trauma.

Critical Reception

The Brutalist has a 93% score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 90 out of 100 on Metacritic, which means most critics loved it.

The film won Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, and Best Actor (Adrien Brody) at the 97th Academy Awards, and earned three Golden Globe Awards including Best Motion Picture – Drama.

FAQs

Can you watch The Brutalist online for free in New Zealand?
No, The Brutalist is not available to watch for free in New Zealand. You must rent or buy it on platforms like Apple TV or Neon TV. There are no free streaming options for this movie.

Is The Brutalist suitable for all ages?
No, the film is rated R for mature themes, drug use, violence, and strong language.

Where can I download The Brutalist full movie in New Zealand?
You can download The Brutalist full movie in New Zealand after buying it from Apple TV. Once you purchase it, you can save the movie to your device and watch it offline whenever you like.

The Brutalist Trailer

You can watch the trailer here.

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