Bruiser is an American drama film written by Ben Medina and Miles Warren, directed by Warren and starring Trevante Rhodes, who also serves as co-producer. Co-stars include Shamier Anderson, Jalyn Hall and Shinelle Azoroh.
The film premiered in September 2022 at the Toronto International Film Festival, before being released on Hulu on February 24, 2023.
Premise[]
14-year-old Darious explores the boundaries of his manhood with Malcolm, his strict but loving father, and Porter, a charismatic drifter. When Darious learns Porter's true identity, he is thrust into a conflict between the two men.
Cast[]
- Trevante Rhodes as Porter
- Shamier Anderson as Malcolm
- Jalyn Hall as Darious
- Shinelle Azoroh as Monica
Release[]
Bruiser premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2022. It was announced that same month that the film was the first narrative feature film to be acquired by Onyx Collective. It was released by Hulu in the United States on February 24, 2023.
Reception[]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 22 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.7/10.
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