The Brothers Grimm is a 2005 fantasy adventure film directed by Terry Gilliam. It stars Matt Damon, Heath Ledger, and Lena Headey as the fictitious portrayal of the Brothers Grimm, who are depicted as traveling con-artists in French-occupied Germany during the early 19th century. When they encounter a genuine fairy tale curse, they must summon true courage instead of relying on their usual trickery.