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Songs My Brothers Taught Me

2015·Movie
1h 33min·NR
74
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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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This complex portrait of modern-day life on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation explores the bond between a brother and his younger sister, who find themselves on separate paths to rediscovering the meaning of home.
Native American LifeBrother-Sister BondComing-of-Age DramaPine Ridge ReservationModern Indigenous ExperienceFamily RelationshipsSocial RealismCultural Identity

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Songs My Brothers Taught Me legally?

Songs My Brothers Taught Me is included with a subscription to Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Songs My Brothers Taught Me worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Songs My Brothers Taught Me rated?

NRStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Songs My Brothers Taught Me?

1 h 33 min

Songs My Brothers Taught Me runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Songs My Brothers Taught Me?

Critics81
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate Songs My Brothers Taught Me higher (81) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Songs My Brothers Taught Me in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Songs My Brothers Taught Me?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Songs My Brothers Taught Me in 65 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.