Half Brothers

PG-13

Released Dec 4, 2020

1 hr. 36 min.

Comedy

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Renato, a successful Mexican aviation executive, is shocked to discover he has an American half-brother he never knew about, the free-spirited Asher. The two very different half-brothers are forced on a road journey together masterminded by their ailing father, tracing the path their father took as an immigrant from Mexico to the US.

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Critics Consensus

Half road trip comedy, half family drama, Half Brothers adds up to a less-than-halfway-entertaining look at immigration through the experiences of two siblings.

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Gabriel W

Sadly, it seems like someone had a good concept for a story but no real way to make it stick. Spoilers ahead... If the whole movie wasn't already spoiled, as in, rotten. Anyway, the son is left by his father tells him on his deathbed he has a really good reason for not coming back. But it wasn't a really good reason. Make the two sons solve a riddle to only see a video of the dead father giving an explanation... Couldn't he have just told them before he died versus make them traverse the US? Oh, and sure, the Mexican mom didn't want the father to come back because he cheated. But I'm sorry, the first son is 35 now andthe father obviously has the funds to travel, he did so to create a riddle just before he died. So what was the excuse for not returning to Mexico once the first son had aged out and the 17 years thereafter. Sorry, plot holes throughout pandering for heartfelt touches. None from me.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/11/24

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David S

I needed a comedy and stumbled across this film on Amazon Freevee. Well, it's *billed* as a comedy, but it's really so much more than that. It's got serious emotional beats that offer surprising depth. It speaks volumes that critics didn't have much love for the film, but the audience score is pretty good. I ended up buying it on iTunes just so I could access the director's commentary. Luke Greenfield put a lot of thought into everything you see, and it starts with the cast, which is excellent. Worth a watch if you don't mind getting hit in the feels during a "comedy film."

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/03/24

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Kevin C

Absolutely loved this movie. I laughed and cried at the same time. It struck me as a very genuine and refreshing look at father-son relationships, with a lot of humour and touching moments. Please check it out.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/13/23

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Nalcira C

I found it a very entertaining and funny movie I laughed a lot and I liked it a lot

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/29/23

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Angel T

I really enjoy the movie in saturday morning

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/10/23

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Ming

An entertaining movie that will have you laughing, cheering, and enjoying every minute of it. With its witty humor, lovable characters, and feel-good storyline, this film is sure to lift your spirits and leave you with a smile on your face.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/09/23

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Luke Greenfield

Director

Luis Gerardo Méndez

Renato

Connor Del Rio

Asher

Juan Pablo Espinosa

Flavio

Pia Watson

Pamela

Bianca Marroquín

Tere Murguia

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

Director Director Luke Greenfield's bromantic comedy is a tonal mess, shifting from immigrant drama to infantile comedy. It's almost like someone created the screenplay off of the narrative limbs of others. Mendez deserves better.

Rated: 2/4

Dec 24, 2020

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Josh Kupecki

Austin Chronicle

For the banal Half Brothers, a beneficial perspective would be one of the "eyes shut" variety.

Rated: 1/5

Dec 12, 2020

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Monica Castillo

RogerEbert.com

Espinosa and Del Rio have little to build on than their characters' flimsy outline, and neither can really make their rapport work.

Rated: 2/4

Dec 7, 2020

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Emiliano Basile

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This movie from the US finds an interesting plot twist and the fun in its hackneyed premise about identity... [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 7/10

Aug 22, 2023

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Josie Meléndez

Full Circle Cinema

Full of an abundance of heart, Half Brothers encourages us to rediscover that which means the most to us in life before its too late while tackling political themes in a comedy made for all audiences.

Rated: 7.5/10

Mar 7, 2022

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Robin Holabird

KUNR (Reno, NV)

Half Brothers proves predictable and sentimental - a reasonable recipe for getting good-hearted laughs in what ultimately turns into a warm and funny family story.

Jul 19, 2021

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Synopsis

Renato, a successful Mexican aviation executive, is shocked to discover he has an American half-brother he never knew about, the free-spirited Asher. The two very different half-brothers are forced on a road journey together masterminded by their ailing father, tracing the path their father took as an immigrant from Mexico to the US.

Director: Luke Greenfield
Executive Producer: Luis Gerardo Méndez, Udi Nedivi
Screenwriter: Eduardo Cisneros, Jason Shuman
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: Focus Features
Rating: PG-13 (Strong Language|Some Violence)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 4, 2020, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 23, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.2M

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