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For My Brother

2014·Movie
1h 57min

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High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos10
  • Family Dynamics10
  • Melancholy9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Everyday modern life, family, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

The two brothers Aske and Bastian live with their father, Lasse, in a world of fear, violence and alcohol but the brothers' strong and close relationship means everything. Aske must serve his father's sexual needs, as well as paying customers and his father's friend, Hans. Aske tries everything to keep his little brother out of it all so that he won't experience the same as himself. But one day Bastian is abused by their father. The brothers choose to move to Norway, far away in the beautiful mountains. Their friendship outshines everything! They are together and far away from their evil father...
Childhood TraumaBrotherhoodAbuse SurvivalPsychological DramaBleak RealismNorwegian LandscapeEmotional IntensitySocial CommentaryTragic Narrative

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Is For My Brother worth watching?

70
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is For My Brother rated?

ViolenceNuditySexual contentDrug useDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, drug use, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes.

How long is For My Brother?

1 h 57 min

For My Brother runs 1 h 57 min.

What language is For My Brother in?

Danish

It was made in Danish. Produced in Denmark.