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His Brother

2003Movie1 h 32 min

Drama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic78–Rotten Tomatoes92%67%

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

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

After years of estrangement due to difficulties accepting his brother's sexuality, a man diagnosed with a terminal illness decides to reconnect. As the brothers grow closer, their renewed bond starts to alienate their partners, leading to emotional turmoil and strained relationships.

Feels like

  • LGBTQ+ Themes
  • Family Estrangement
  • Emotional Drama
  • Brotherhood
  • Terminal Illness
  • Intimate Character Study
  • Relationship Conflicts
  • French Cinema

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Patrice Chéreau
Written by
Anne-Louise Trividic, Patrice Chéreau, Philippe Besson
Produced by
Pierre Chevalier, Joseph Strub

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Facts

May 15, 2003 · 1 h 32 min · Sexual Content

Released
May 15, 2003
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Box office
$22,352
Available in
2 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream His Brother?"

Questions about His Brother

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Where can I stream His Brother?

Film Movement+

In the United States, His Brother streams on Film Movement+.

Is His Brother worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 78). Critics rate it higher (85 out of 100) than audiences (68).

Is His Brother plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is His Brother in English?

French

No, it was made in French.