# In Bruges (2008)

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**Runtime**: 108 min
**Genres**: Comedy, Drama, Crime
**Directed by**: Martin McDonagh
**Written by**: Martin McDonagh
**Starring**: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Ralph Fiennes, Clémence Poésy, Thekla Reuten, Jordan Prentice

> *Shoot first. Sightsee later.*

## Synopsis (in-house rewrite)

Two hitmen cool their heels in Bruges, waiting for direction. They wander the medieval lanes, exchanging small talk that curdles into conscience. The city’s charm crumbles when the task is revealed.

**Mood tags**: bittersweet, pitch-black, tender

**Critic & audience scores**: IMDb 7.9/10 (490275 users) · Rotten Tomatoes 84% · Metacritic 67/100

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