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The Brothers

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Follows the hilarious path of four African-American men as they take on love, sex, friendship and two of life's most terrifying prospects -- commitment and honesty. Lifelong friends banded together to weather love's innate terrors and occasional triumphs in this brazenly comic yet painfully true exploration of the battle between the sexes. Amidst the career track, basketball and bar hopping, "The Brothers" love women -- as many as possible -- but a shocking revelation tests their friendship.
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Often seen as a Waiting to Exhale with men, The Brothers is amiable. However, it feels superficial and somewhat of a retread.

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Rita Kempley Washington Post A lively, affectionate and well-acted romantic comedy. Mar 23, 2001 Full Review Washington Post A politically incorrect but often hilarious jam session. Mar 23, 2001 Full Review Jessica Winter Village Voice Airless and oddly fatiguing. Mar 23, 2001 Full Review Betsy Bozdech DVDJournal.com Like its four heroes, The Brothers looks good, knows just what to say, and mostly means well - but still has its faults. Rated: 2.5/4 Jan 15, 2022 Full Review Film Threat Rated: 3.5/5 Dec 6, 2005 Full Review Film Threat Rated: 3.5/5 Dec 6, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Love this movie. Underrated classic. We need a blu ray release. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member 12/13/2016: An ok movie. Nothing great, but worth watching once. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member This was just a great film from start to finish... all four fellas played well off each other... & if you knew me... you'd know how I hate giving Shemar Moore any credit. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Belle histoire d'amitié entre 4 potes qui se dépatouillent comme ils peuvent avec les (nombreuses !) femmes de leurs vies. Drôle, touchant, sympa. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Audience Member I love this movie.It's great ,especially looking at some bare chests. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Audience Member watch that movie more than 40 times and i still can't stop watching it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Gary Hardwick

Director

Morris Chestnut

Jackson Smith

D.L. Hughley

Derrick West

Bill Bellamy

Brian Palmer

Shemar Moore

Terry White

Gabrielle Union

Denise Johnson

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The Brothers

(L to R) Brian (Bill Bellamy), Derrick (D.L. Hughley), Terry (Shemar Moore) and Jackson (Morris Chestnut). Gary Hardwick, the director of THE BROTHERS. Terry (Shemar Moore) and fiancée BeBe (Susan Dalian) work out pre-wedding jitters. Married life for Shelia and Derrick West (Tamala R. Jones and D.L. Hughley) has its ups and downs. Successful Jackson Smith (Morris Chestnut) is a stranger to commitment until he meets smart and sexy Denise (Gabrielle Union). (L to R) Jackson (Morris Chestnut), Derrick (D.L. Hughley), Brian (Bill Bellamy) and Terry (Shemar Moore). View more photos

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Synopsis Follows the hilarious path of four African-American men as they take on love, sex, friendship and two of life's most terrifying prospects -- commitment and honesty. Lifelong friends banded together to weather love's innate terrors and occasional triumphs in this brazenly comic yet painfully true exploration of the battle between the sexes. Amidst the career track, basketball and bar hopping, "The Brothers" love women -- as many as possible -- but a shocking revelation tests their friendship.
Director
Gary Hardwick
Producer
Paddy Cullin, Darin Scott
Screenwriter
Gary Hardwick
Distributor
Screen Gems, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co
Screen Gems, Reachfar Films, Inc.
Rating
R (Strong Sexual Content|Language)
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 23, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 24, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$27.5M
Runtime
1h 41m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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