Brother Movie (2023): Where to watch and stream online

Brother

2023, Movie, 2h

Sons of Caribbean immigrants, Francis and Michael face questions of masculinity, identity and family amid the pulsing beat of Toronto's early hip-hop scene. A mystery unfolds when escalating tensions set off a series of events which changes the course of the brothers’ lives forever.

Country: Canada

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Reviews

Critic Mark Kermode

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

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Isabelle Gray

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Brother’s examination of the myriad ways we respond to grief is what sets it apart from other films that delineate the Black experience.

Read full review at Little White Lies

Frequently asked questions

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Brother is a powerful and poignant drama that explores themes of masculinity,s loyalty, and love. Set in the early 90's hip-hop scene in Toronto, the movie follows the lives of two sons of Caribbean immigrants as they come of age in a housing complex plagued by violence and grief . The brothers Francis and Michael are inseparable, but their bond is tested when they find themselves on different paths. The film boasts a talented cast, including Aaron Pierre, Lamar Johnson, Marsha Stephanie Blake , Kiana Madeira , Lovell Adams-Gray , Maurice Dean Wint , and Dwain Murphy. With a strong narrative and captivating performances, Brother is a thought-provoking exploration of family, identity,and the struggles of growing up black in a society filled with racism and violence.

Where can I stream Brother? Toggle content

You can stream Brother on: Netflix

What movies are similar to Brother? Toggle content

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