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Three Brothers

1981Movie1 h 53 min

81
GreatGoodWatch score

A moving, melancholic drama movie about family and history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Story

The Memorable World of Italian Dreams... The Private World of Three Brothers

After their mother's death, three brothers return to their family home in southern Italy: Raffaele, a judge in Rome facing the threat of political violence; Rocco, a counselor for troubled youths in Naples; and Nicola, a factory worker in Turin struggling with labor disputes and a troubled marriage. As the family reunites in mourning, each brother reflects on his past and contemplates an uncertain future.

Feels like

  • Family Drama
  • Melancholy
  • Italian Cinema
  • Reunion
  • Social Commentary
  • Rural Setting
  • Emotional Depth
  • Introspective

Cast

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Directed by
Francesco Rosi

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Facts

March 19, 1981 · 1 h 53 min · Drama

Released
March 19, 1981
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Italian
Made in
France, Italy
Available in
8 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

America Won World War II, Catapult Nightmare, Down on the Farm +9

  • America Won World War II
  • Catapult Nightmare
  • Down on the Farm
  • Dream Sequence
  • Extremely Short Timespan
  • Flashback
  • Identical Grandson
  • The Ken Burns Effect
  • Left Hanging
  • The One That Got Away
  • Sexy Discretion Shot
  • Rule of Three

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Three Brothers?"

Questions about Three Brothers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Three Brothers?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Three Brothers worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (64).

Is Three Brothers okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Three Brothers plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Three Brothers in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.