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Brother

2019Movie1 h 36 min

Drama
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–43%

A moving, bleak drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

Because he wanted to protect his little brother, Teddy, a young man without a history, is accused of the murder of his father and sent to a closed educational center, waiting for his trial for parricide. He then plunges into a brutal universe of which he does not know the rules.

Feels like

  • Gritty Social Drama
  • Youth Detention
  • Brotherhood Saga
  • Systemic Injustice
  • Psychological Struggle
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Survival Narrative
  • Intense Character Study
  • Urban Realism

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Julien Abraham
Written by
Julien Abraham, Almamy Kanoute, Jimmy Laporal-Trésor
Produced by
Nicolas Blanc, Sadia Diawara, Thibault Abraham
Music by
Quentin Sirjacq

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Facts

July 31, 2019 · 1 h 36 min · Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery

Released
July 31, 2019
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Brother?"

Questions about Brother

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Brother?

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

Is Brother worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.7).

Will I feel good after watching Brother?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Brother plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Brother in English?

French

No, it was made in French.