The Brother from Another Planet movie poster

The Brother from Another Planet

1984 · 1h 48m · Released

NR Comedy, Science Fiction, Drama

A mute alien with the appearance of a black human is chased by outer-space bounty hunters through the streets of Harlem.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.7 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream The Brother from Another Planet

Streaming now in the United States on Philo, AMC+, Fandor, Sundance Now, Eternal Family, and Artiflix.

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Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Trailer

The Brother from Another Planet (1984), trailer

Top cast and crew

John Sayles Director
Joe Morton The Brother
RC Rosanna Carter West Indian Woman
Ray Ramirez Hispanic Man
YR Yves Rene Haitian Man
PR Peter Richardson Islamic Man
GY Ginny Yang Korean Shopkeeper
Daryl Edwards Fly
Steve James Odell
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Frequently asked questions about The Brother from Another Planet

Where can I watch The Brother from Another Planet in the United States?

The Brother from Another Planet is available to stream on Philo, AMC+, Fandor, Sundance Now, Eternal Family, and Artiflix in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch The Brother from Another Planet for free?

The Brother from Another Planet streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, FlixHouse, Darkroom, and Fawesome. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for The Brother from Another Planet?

The Brother from Another Planet scores 6.7 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in The Brother from Another Planet?

The Brother from Another Planet stars Joe Morton, Rosanna Carter, Ray Ramirez, Yves Rene, and Peter Richardson. John Sayles is the director.

How long is The Brother from Another Planet?

The Brother from Another Planet runs 1h 48m (108 minutes).

When did The Brother from Another Planet come out?

The Brother from Another Planet was released on September 7, 1984.

Which studio made The Brother from Another Planet?

The Brother from Another Planet was produced by A-Train Films in the United States.

What languages is The Brother from Another Planet in?

The Brother from Another Planet is in Spanish, French, and English, and its original language is English.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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