‘The Brutalist’ Stars Guy Pearce & Felicity Jones Share Thoughts on the Epic Runtime and More

Felicity Jones and Guy Pearce discuss their roles in the 215-minute epic, ‘The Brutalist,’ considered one of 2024’s best films. They share their thoughts on the runtime, their characters, and the film, out Dec. 20 from A24.
Escaping postwar Europe, visionary architect László Toth (played by Adrien Brody) arrives in America to rebuild his life, his career, and his marriage. On his own in a strange new country, László settles in Pennsylvania, where the wealthy and prominent industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren recognizes his talent.