Brother movie poster

Brother

2000 · 1h 53m · Released

R Crime, Drama, Thriller

A Japanese Yakuza gangster's deadly existence in his homeland gets him exiled to Los Angeles, where he is taken in by his little brother and his brother's gang.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
7.1 The Movie Database
7.1 IMDb
79% Rotten Tomatoes
71 Metacritic

Where to stream Brother

Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

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Top cast and crew

Takeshi Kitano Director
Takeshi Kitano Aniki Yamamoto
Omar Epps Denny
Claude Maki Ken
Susumu Terajima Kato
Masaya Katō Shirase
Royale Watkins Jay
Lombardo Boyar Mo
Ryo Ishibashi Ishihara
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Frequently asked questions about Brother

Where can I watch Brother in the United States?

Brother is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for Brother?

Brother scores 7.1 on The Movie Database, 7.1 on IMDb, 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 71 on Metacritic.

Who stars in Brother?

Brother stars Takeshi Kitano, Omar Epps, Claude Maki, Susumu Terajima, and Masaya Katō. Takeshi Kitano is the director.

How long is Brother?

Brother runs 1h 53m (113 minutes).

When did Brother come out?

Brother was released on December 13, 2000.

Which studio made Brother?

Brother was produced by Recorded Picture Company, Office Kitano, and Film4 Productions in Japan, the United Kingdom, and France.

What was the budget for Brother?

Brother was made on a budget of $12,000,000.

How much did Brother make at the box office?

Brother grossed $15,250,000 worldwide, against a budget of $12,000,000.

What languages is Brother in?

Brother is in English, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish, and its original language is Japanese.

What language is Brother in?

Brother is in Japanese.

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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