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Brothers

R Released Dec 4, 2009 1h 44m Drama War Mystery & Thriller List
64% Tomatometer 158 Reviews 62% Popcornmeter 100,000+ Ratings
Siblings Sam (Tobey Maguire) and Tommy Cahill (Jake Gyllenhaal) are as far apart as brothers can be; while Sam serves his country as a Marine, Tommy is a drifter who just got out of prison. When Sam is shot down and presumed dead in Afghanistan, Tommy vows to take care of Sam's wife, Grace (Natalie Portman), and his children. Tommy and Grace become close, and when Sam unexpectedly returns home, the consequences of their actions threaten the foundation of the entire family.
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It plays more like a traditional melodrama than the Susanne Bier film that inspired it, but Jim Sheridan's Brothers benefits from rock-solid performances by its three leads.

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Ed Koch The Atlantic Although Brothers is not a first-rate film, it informs us about the after-effects of war and is worth seeing while we wait for better ones to come along. Jan 16, 2018 Full Review Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online ... subtly yet brilliantly captures one soldier's fight to end the war in his mind months after leaving the battlefield. Rated: A Sep 12, 2017 Full Review Laura Kern Film Comment Magazine Anyone fond of Danish director Susanne Bier's 2004 original should steer clear of this ill-advised though faithful remake by Jim Sheridan. Sep 24, 2014 Full Review Richard Crouse Richard Crouse Isn't a war movie. It's a movie about what happens after war, and in its own quiet way shows the toll war takes on not only the people overseas but those who stay home as well. Rated: 4/5 Jan 31, 2021 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Bier's original film, which was a ballsier, more political and far grittier take on this story, carried with it a heavier, more universal tone. Rated: 3.0/4.0 Sep 4, 2020 Full Review Micheal Compton Bowling Green Daily News The entire cast is first-rate, especially Maguire, who shows a lot of range in a really difficult role. Rated: B May 11, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jules E Brilliant acting great powerful story Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/06/24 Full Review Breno G Special Effects: 0,5/Sound Effects: 1,0/Acting: 1,0/Story: 1,5 Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/23/24 Full Review Michael B Really great movie it shows what sort of thing soldiers endure when coming home from traumatic experience Smashing up the house is pretty Common thing as well as violence and anger issues. Powerful movie I liked it. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/10/24 Full Review Cathy J I was looking for a good movie to watch and happened upon Brothers. Wow! I found a great movie with some of the most believable acting I have seen in a long time! Really gives you an idea of the effects of going to battle and experiencing horrific treatment that no one can understand unless you have been there. I couldn't stop thinking about it! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/08/24 Full Review Anna E Very touching and excellent performance by the actors who play the two brothers. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/07/24 Full Review Gigs V The acting is phenomenal in this. (Ignore below commenter Jeff M). Not sure that they know what the term 'melodramatic' is. This is a film about PTSD, the effects of war, and how people deal with grief (in sometimes very bad ways). Nothing melodramatic about it. Melodrama is overreacting because someone spilt coffee on your shirt. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/11/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Brothers: Official Clip - Kill or Be Killed Brothers: Official Clip - Kill or Be Killed 2:12 Brothers: Official Clip - Sam Loses It Brothers: Official Clip - Sam Loses It 1:37 Brothers: Official Clip - I Wish You Stayed Dead! Brothers: Official Clip - I Wish You Stayed Dead! 2:16 Brothers: Official Clip - Give Me the Keys Brothers: Official Clip - Give Me the Keys 1:55 Brothers: Official Clip - He's Dead, Tommy Brothers: Official Clip - He's Dead, Tommy 1:33 Brothers: Official Clip - The Truth Comes Out Brothers: Official Clip - The Truth Comes Out 1:48 Brothers: Official Clip - A Family Matter Brothers: Official Clip - A Family Matter 2:18 Brothers: Official Clip - Making the First Move Brothers: Official Clip - Making the First Move 2:19 Brothers: Official Clip - Family Dinner Brothers: Official Clip - Family Dinner 1:55 Brothers: Official Clip - Did You Sleep With My Wife? Brothers: Official Clip - Did You Sleep With My Wife? 2:12 View more videos
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Synopsis Siblings Sam (Tobey Maguire) and Tommy Cahill (Jake Gyllenhaal) are as far apart as brothers can be; while Sam serves his country as a Marine, Tommy is a drifter who just got out of prison. When Sam is shot down and presumed dead in Afghanistan, Tommy vows to take care of Sam's wife, Grace (Natalie Portman), and his children. Tommy and Grace become close, and when Sam unexpectedly returns home, the consequences of their actions threaten the foundation of the entire family.
Director
Jim Sheridan
Producer
Michael De Luca, Ryan Kavanaugh, Sigurjon Sighvatsson
Screenwriter
David Benioff
Distributor
Lionsgate Films
Production Co
Sighvatsson Films, Relativity, Michael De Luca
Rating
R (Some Disturbing Violent Conten|Language)
Genre
Drama, War, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 4, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 23, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$28.5M
Runtime
1h 44m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital, DTS
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