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His Brother

2003·Movie
1h 32min

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

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.
LGBTQ+ ThemesFamily EstrangementEmotional DramaBrotherhoodTerminal IllnessIntimate Character StudyRelationship ConflictsFrench Cinema

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream His Brother legally?

His Brother is included with a subscription to Film Movement+ in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is His Brother worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is His Brother rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is His Brother?

1 h 32 min

His Brother runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on His Brother?

Critics85
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate His Brother higher (85) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is His Brother in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch His Brother?

2FRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for His Brother in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.