Bruiser

Dec 2, 2022

1h 41m

★ 6.4

What makes a man?

Overview

During summer break, 14-year-old Darious explores the boundaries of his manhood through tumultuous interactions with Malcolm his strict father and a burgeoning mentorship with mysterious drifter Porter.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Ryder Picture Company

Lyrical Media

Toula67 Entertainment

Silent R Management

Bruiser Trailers

Cast

Darious

Jalyn Hall

Porter

Trevante Rhodes

Malcolm

Shamier Anderson

Monica

Shinelle Azoroh

Officer Ron Evans

Frank Oakley III

Mike

Jonah Bishop-Pirrone

Mia

Sarah Bock

Sissy

Kiah Alexandria Clingman

Ernest

Moses Jones

Jason

Gavin Munn

June

Ava Ryback

Hector

Jay Santiago

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