Brothers movie poster

Brothers

"There are two sides to every family."

December 2, 2009 1h 45m 7.3/10 (3,828 votes)

Originally released in 2009. Brothers is a drama/thriller film. directed by Jim Sheridan.

Starring Tobey Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Natalie Portman

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 2, 2009 16 years ago
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Runtime 1h 45m 105 minutes total
User Rating 7.3/10 Great (3,828 votes)
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Budget $26M Production budget
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Box Office $43.5M 1.7x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$26,000,000
Revenue
$43,500,000

Production Companies

  • Lionsgate
  • Relativity Media
  • Sighvatsson Films
  • Michael De Luca Productions
  • Palomar Pictures
  • Mandate International

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brothers about?

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...

Who directed Brothers?

Brothers was directed by Jim Sheridan.

How long is Brothers?

Brothers has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).

When was Brothers released?

Brothers was released on December 2, 2009 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Brothers?

The main cast of Brothers includes Tobey Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal, Natalie Portman, Sam Shepard, Mare Winningham.

Is Brothers worth watching?

Brothers has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 3,828 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.