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Brotherly Love

2015Movie1 h 29 min

Drama
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes60%79%

A moving drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

West Philadelphia basketball star Sergio Taylor deals with the pressures of fame while his brother and sister have their own issues with ambition.

Feels like

  • Urban Drama
  • Family Struggles
  • Basketball Themed
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Ambition & Pressure
  • Realistic Portrayal
  • Philly Setting
  • Social Commentary
  • Character-Driven Conflict

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Jamal Hill
Written by
Jamal Hill
Produced by
Shelby Stone, Jacob York, Ron Robinson
Music by
Chris Paultre

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 24, 2015 · 1 h 29 min · Strong Language

Released
April 24, 2015
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Age-Gap Algebra, You Killed My Father, Cory Hardrict +9

  • Age-Gap Algebra
  • You Killed My Father
  • Cory Hardrict
  • Keke Palmer
  • Cassandra Truth
  • Bitch in Sheep's Clothing
  • The Heart
  • Urban Segregation
  • The Cameo
  • Taking the Heat
  • Doesn't Trust Those Guys
  • Doesn't Know Their Own Child

12 of 20 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Brotherly Love?"

Questions about Brotherly Love

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Brotherly Love?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, Brotherly Love streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Brotherly Love worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). Audiences rate it higher (72 out of 100) than critics (60).

Is Brotherly Love plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Brotherly Love?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Brotherly Love use?

Age-Gap AlgebraYou Killed My FatherCory HardrictKeke PalmerCassandra TruthBitch in Sheep's ClothingThe HeartUrban SegregationThe CameoTaking the HeatDoesn't Trust Those GuysDoesn't Know Their Own Childand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Age-Gap Algebra, You Killed My Father, and Cory Hardrict.