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Brother to Brother

2004Movie1 h 34 min

Drama
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic57–Rotten Tomatoes76%73%

A profoundly sad, moving drama movie about history and society, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

A drama that looks back on the Harlem Renaissance from the perspective of an elderly, black writer who meets a gay teenager in a New York homeless shelter.

Feels like

  • Queer Black History
  • Intergenerational Connection
  • Harlem Renaissance Legacy
  • Poetic Realism
  • Homelessness Drama
  • Literary Homage
  • Quiet Intimacy
  • Social Commentary
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Character-Driven Narrative

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Rodney Evans
Written by
Rodney Evans
Produced by
Jim McKay, Isen Robbins, Rodney Evans
Music by
Marc Anthony Thompson

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Facts

January 17, 2004 · 1 h 34 min · Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 17, 2004
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

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Where can I stream Brother to Brother?

Kanopy

In the United States, Brother to Brother is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Brother to Brother worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 57).

Is Brother to Brother plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.