Brother(2000)
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Brother Synopsis
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.
Brother (2000) is a crime, drama and thriller film directed by Takeshi Kitano, released on December 13, 2000 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Takeshi Kitano, Omar Epps, Claude Maki and Susumu Terajima. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 542 ratings.
- Director:
- Takeshi Kitano
- Writers:
- Takeshi Kitano
- Producers:
- Peter Watson, Jeremy Thomas, Ann Carli
- Cinematographer:
- Katsumi Yanagijima
- Composer:
- Joe Hisaishi
- Production:
- Recorded Picture Company, Office Kitano, Film4 Productions, Bac Films
- Budget:
- $12,000,000
- Revenue:
- $15,250,000
- Status:
- Released
Brother (2000) Trailer
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Brother Videos & Clips
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Brother Cast & Crew
Main cast
Takeshi Kitano
as Aniki Yamamoto
Omar Epps
as Denny
Claude Maki
as Ken
Susumu Terajima
as Kato
Masaya Katō
as Shirase
Royale Watkins
as Jay
Lombardo Boyar
as Mo
Ryo Ishibashi
as Ishihara
James Shigeta
as Sugimoto
Tatyana Ali
as Latifa
Joseph Ragno
as Rossi
Ren Osugi
as Harada
Key crew
Directed by Takeshi Kitano, written by Takeshi Kitano, produced by Peter Watson, Jeremy Thomas and Ann Carli.
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Brother Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 542 ratings.
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Brother – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Brother online?
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Brother (2000) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Brother?
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The main cast of Brother (2000) includes Takeshi Kitano, Omar Epps, Claude Maki, Susumu Terajima and Masaya Katō. The film was directed by Takeshi Kitano. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Brother released?
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Brother was released on December 13, 2000 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is Brother worth watching?
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Brother (2000) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 542 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Brother?
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Yes. The official Brother trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.