The Brother from Another Planet(1984)
He's not just another out-of-towner...
The Brother from Another Planet Synopsis
A mute alien with the appearance of a black human is chased by outer-space bounty hunters through the streets of Harlem.
The Brother from Another Planet (1984) is a comedy, science fiction and drama film directed by John Sayles, released on September 7, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Joe Morton, Rosanna Carter, Ray Ramirez and Yves Rene. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 102 ratings.
- Director:
- John Sayles
- Writers:
- John Sayles
- Producers:
- Peggy Rajski, Maggie Renzi
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest R. Dickerson
- Composer:
- Martin Brody
- Production:
- A-Train Films
- Status:
- Released
The Brother from Another Planet (1984) Trailer
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The Brother from Another Planet Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joe Morton
as The Brother
- Rosanna Carter
Rosanna Carter
as West Indian Woman
Ray Ramirez
as Hispanic Man
- Yves Rene
Yves Rene
as Haitian Man
- Peter Richardson
Peter Richardson
as Islamic Man
- Ginny Yang
Ginny Yang
as Korean Shopkeeper
Daryl Edwards
as Fly
Steve James
as Odell
Leonard Jackson
as Smokey
Bill Cobbs
as Walter
Maggie Renzi
as Noreen
Olga Merediz
as Noreen's Client
Key crew
Directed by John Sayles, written by John Sayles, produced by Peggy Rajski and Maggie Renzi.
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The Brother from Another Planet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 102 ratings.
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The Brother from Another Planet – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Brother from Another Planet online?
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The Brother from Another Planet (1984) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Fandor, Sundance Now, Eternal Family and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Brother from Another Planet?
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The main cast of The Brother from Another Planet (1984) includes Joe Morton, Rosanna Carter, Ray Ramirez, Yves Rene and Peter Richardson. The film was directed by John Sayles. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Brother from Another Planet released?
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The Brother from Another Planet was released on September 7, 1984 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is The Brother from Another Planet worth watching?
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The Brother from Another Planet (1984) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 102 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, science fiction and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Brother from Another Planet?
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Yes. The official The Brother from Another Planet trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.