Brother

Released Aug 4, 2023

1 hr. 59 min.

Drama

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

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Adapted from David Chariandy's award-winning novel of the same name, Brother is propelled by the pulsing beats of Toronto's early hip hop scene following the story of Francis (Lamar Johnson) and Michael (Aaron Pierre), sons of Caribbean immigrants maturing into young men. A mystery unfolds during the sweltering summer of 1991, and escalating tensions set off a series of events that change the course of these brothers' lives forever. Brother crafts a timely story about the profound bond between siblings, the resilience of community and the irrepressible power of music.

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Critics Consensus

Deeply felt and emotionally resonant, Brother overcomes its imposing length and a certain narrative familiarity with riveting performances and stunning cinematography.

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Claudio M

This movie is so powerful that it's hard to describe it in my own words. Just watch it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/04/24

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Gareth D

Slow, powerful, hard to watch. Definitely more of a critics film.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/07/23

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Peter K

Exquisitely well-acted story of an immigrant family's struggles to survive in the projects of Toronto. Excellent story-telling raises questions about love, masculinity and family loyalty.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/03/23

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Tyler G

Beautifully shot and well acted. The script is understated and lets the scenes breathe. A portrait of an immigrant family, their struggles, and their dealing with loss. Incredibly predictable, entirely humorless, without much plot uncertainty or resolution, and probably a bit too long.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/08/23

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Greg R

A long, and frankly boring movie about an extremely important subject. I realize critics are moved by importance. But, bad movies are bad movies. If you see this, be prepared for a long, slow drip. All the way to the inevitable end.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/25/23

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Christopher F

great movie. not too many good ones out there.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/11/23

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Clement Virgo

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Lamar Johnson

Michael

Aaron Pierre

Francis

Marsha Stephanie Blake

Ruth

Kiana Madeira

Aisha

Lovell Adams-Gray

Jelly

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Isabelle Gray

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Not entirely original, but does what it does very well indeed.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 26, 2023

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Mark Kermode

Observer (UK)

Virgo does a great job of confounding our expectations of macho masculinity, finding tenderness, protectiveness and even neediness beneath the street-tough exterior.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 17, 2023

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Kevin Maher

Times (UK)

There are fine performances on display and Johnson especially is perfectly nervy as Michael. But the storytelling here could have easily squeezed into a short film or, even better, a slickly shot music video.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 16, 2023

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Carmen Paddock

The Skinny

Elegant and elegiac, Brother is a poignant portrait of the messiness of love and loss – be that within a family or an entire community. Even if its ending feels inevitable, the path taken is remarkable.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 6, 2023

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Kevin Harley

Radio Times

Johnson and Pierre suggest decades of fraternal feeling with their soulful performances, while Blake is revelatory as their tough but tender mum.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 29, 2023

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Maria Lattila

WhyNow (UK)

While some of its narrative threads feel overly familiar, the end result resembles a knitted blanket: warm, comfortable and thoroughly connected.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 28, 2023

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Synopsis

Adapted from David Chariandy's award-winning novel of the same name, Brother is propelled by the pulsing beats of Toronto's early hip hop scene following the story of Francis (Lamar Johnson) and Michael (Aaron Pierre), sons of Caribbean immigrants maturing into young men. A mystery unfolds during the sweltering summer of 1991, and escalating tensions set off a series of events that change the course of these brothers' lives forever. Brother crafts a timely story about the profound bond between siblings, the resilience of community and the irrepressible power of music.

Director: Clement Virgo
Executive Producer: Aaron L. Gilbert, Steven Thibault, Noah Segal, Laurie May
Screenwriter: Clement Virgo
Distributor: Vertical
Production Co: Hawkeye Pictures, Conquering Lion Pictures
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 4, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 4, 2023

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