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The Brother from Another Planet

1984·Movie
1h 48min·NR
IMDb6.8Metacritic70–Rotten Tomatoes89%75%

Where to watch

JustWatch TVPhiloAMC+The RokuKanopy

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Moving and nostalgic

  • Pathos7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Some satire and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy4

World

Society, everyday modern life, and class and money

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

He's not just another out-of-towner...

A mute alien with the appearance of a black human is chased by outer-space bounty hunters through the streets of Harlem.
Sci-FiSocial CommentaryAlien in New YorkImmigrant ExperienceSatireBlack Comedy80s NostalgiaIndependent FilmLow BudgetNew York City

Crew

Directed by:
John Sayles
Written by:
John Sayles
Produced by:
Maggie Renzi, Peggy Rajski, Peggy Rajski
Composed by:
Mason Daring, Martin Brody

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Brother from Another Planet legally?

JustWatch TVPhiloAMC+The RokuKanopyFlixHouseFandorSundance Now

The Brother from Another Planet is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, Fandor, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and FlixHouse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Brother from Another Planet worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Brother from Another Planet rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Brother from Another Planet?

1 h 48 min

The Brother from Another Planet runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Brother from Another Planet?

Critics80
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate The Brother from Another Planet higher (80) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Brother from Another Planet in?

EnglishSpanishFrench

It was made in English, with some Spanish, French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Brother from Another Planet?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Brother from Another Planet in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Brother from Another Planet use?

Animal LoverBig ApplesauceCreator CameoDoes This Remind You of Anything?Drugs Are BadEye ScreamMr. FixitNo Name GivenRubber-Forehead AliensSpace JewsThe SpeechlessRestraining Bolt

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for The Brother from Another Planet, including Animal Lover, Big Applesauce, Creator Cameo.