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My Brother Is an Only Child

2007·Movie
1h 48min·R
65
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Big heart, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Nostalgia8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

Some situational comedy and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

History, family, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

Sometimes the things we fight about are what brings us closest together.

Accio and Manrico are siblings from a working-class family in 1960s Italy: older Manrico is handsome, charismatic, and loved by all, while younger Accio is sulky, hot-headed, and treats life as a battleground — much to his parents' chagrin. After the former is drawn into left-wing politics, Accio joins the fascists out of spite, but his flimsy beliefs are put to test when he falls for Manrico's like-minded girlfriend.
Italian Historical DramaComing-of-AgeFamily ConflictPolitical AwakeningBrotherhoodSocial CommentaryNostalgicBittersweet

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Is My Brother Is an Only Child worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is My Brother Is an Only Child rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is My Brother Is an Only Child?

1 h 48 min

My Brother Is an Only Child runs 1 h 48 min.

Is My Brother Is an Only Child based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on My Brother Is an Only Child?

Critics78
Audiences74

Yes. Critics average 78 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see My Brother Is an Only Child much the same way.

Was My Brother Is an Only Child a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$6 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is My Brother Is an Only Child in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in France, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch My Brother Is an Only Child?

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