Brothers (2009)
A gripping war drama about family, trauma, and the invisible wounds soldiers carry home from battle.
Brothers - Movie Information
- Original Title: Brothers
- Release Year: 2009
- Directed by: Jim Sheridan
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama, Thriller, War
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 1h 45m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): December 2, 2009 (United States - R), December 4, 2009 (Canada - 14A), January 22, 2010 (United Kingdom - 15), January 27, 2011 (Germany - 12), February 3, 2010 (France - 12), May 13, 2010 (New Zealand), March 18, 2010 (Australia), March 5, 2010 (Brazil - 14), June 11, 2010 (Mexico - C), December 23, 2009 (Italy), March 18, 2010 (Spain - 16), May 5, 2010 (South Korea - 15)
- Alternative Titles: Bracia (PL), Entre Irmãos (BR), Frères (CA), Entre Irmãos (PT), """""" (CN), """""" (IR), Brothers (US), Brothers - Zwei Brüder. Eine Liebe. (DE)
- Production Companies: Lionsgate, Relativity Media, Sighvatsson Films, Michael De Luca Productions, Palomar Pictures, Mandate International
- Production Countries: United States of America
Brothers - Plot
When his helicopter goes down during his fourth tour of duty in Afghanistan, Marine Sam Cahill is presumed dead. Back home, brother Tommy steps in to look over Sam's wife, Grace, and two children. Sam's surprise homecoming triggers domestic mayhem.
Brothers - Trailer
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There are two sides to every family.
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Brothers - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Jim Sheridan
Main Cast
- Tobey Maguire
- Jake Gyllenhaal
- Natalie Portman
- Sam Shepard
- Mare Winningham
- Bailee Madison
- Taylor Geare
- Patrick John Flueger
- Clifton Collins Jr.
- Carey Mulligan
Writers
- Susanne Bier
- David Benioff
- Anders Thomas Jensen
Producers
- Mark Fischer
- Sigurjón Sighvatsson
- Ryan Kavanaugh
- Ken Halsband
- Michael De Luca
Brothers - FAQs
Is Brothers (2009) based on a true story?
Brothers is not based on a true story. It is a remake of the 2004 Danish film Brødre, directed by Susanne Bier, with the screenplay adapted for an American setting by David Benioff. The story is a fictional exploration of war trauma, family bonds, and psychological breakdown.
Where can you stream Brothers (2009)?
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What is Brothers (2009) about?
Brothers follows Marine Captain Sam Cahill, who is presumed killed in Afghanistan, leaving his wife Grace and two daughters in the care of his wayward brother Tommy. When Sam unexpectedly returns home, the trauma he endured as a prisoner of war threatens to destroy everything he loves.
Who are the main actors in Brothers (2009)?
Brothers stars Tobey Maguire as Captain Sam Cahill, Jake Gyllenhaal as his brother Tommy, and Natalie Portman as Sam's wife Grace. The supporting cast includes Sam Shepard, Mare Winningham, Bailee Madison, Taylor Geare, Patrick John Flueger, Clifton Collins Jr., and Carey Mulligan.
What does Tobey Maguire's character endure in Brothers?
In Brothers, Sam Cahill is captured by Taliban forces after his helicopter is shot down. During captivity, he is subjected to extreme psychological and physical abuse, including being forced to commit a horrific act against a fellow soldier to survive, which forms the traumatic core of the film.
What is the age rating for Brothers (2009)?
Brothers (2009) is rated R in the United States for violence, disturbing content, language, and brief drug use. In the UK it carries a 15 certificate, while Germany rates it 12 and France also assigns a 12 rating. It is not suitable for younger audiences.
Who directed Brothers and is it a remake?
Brothers was directed by Irish filmmaker Jim Sheridan, known for My Left Foot and In the Name of the Father. The film is a remake of the acclaimed 2004 Danish drama Brødre by Susanne Bier, with the screenplay adapted by David Benioff and co-written by Anders Thomas Jensen.
How long is Brothers (2009) and when was it released?
Brothers has a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes (105 minutes). It was released theatrically in the United States on December 2, 2009, followed by Canada on December 4, 2009, and the United Kingdom on January 22, 2010, among other international release dates.
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