Brother (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Brother is a 2001 drama thriller starring Takeshi Kitano and Kurôdo Maki. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $15.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 47 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Brother About?
The premise of Brother without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A notorious Yakuza enforcer is exiled from Japan and finds himself navigating the dangerous streets of Los Angeles. He unexpectedly joins forces with his younger brother and their crew, becoming entangled in the city's criminal underworld. To survive, he must confront his past, reconcile with his family, and ultimately forge a new identity amidst the violence and corruption.
Brother Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- bear
- revenge
- inuit
- brotherhood
- turned into an animal
- 2d animation
- male protagonist
- change of heart
- native american protagonist
- snow adventure
- spirit
- fight
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- ice age
- moose
- salmon
- survival
- hunt
- human becoming an animal
- magic
- transformation
- death
- coming of age
- brother brother relationship
- aurora borealis
- talking animal
- redemption
- forgiveness
- native american
- hugging
- bloopers during credits
- two word title
- part computer animation
- hand drawn animation
- traditional animation
- cult film
- chipmunk
- animal that acts human
- ram
- animal
- scene during end credits
- tribe
- woolly mammoth
- underwater scene
- funeral
- orphaned bear cub
- northern lights
- disney animated canon
- slimehouse
- furry
- part of duology
Brother Cast
Takeshi Kitano leads the cast, with Kurôdo Maki.
Brother Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Brother 47 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 71% User score
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Brother Plot Summary
What happens in Brother from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the frozen landscape of post-ice age Alaska, local tribes hold the belief that all creatures are born from the Great Spirits, which are often seen manifesting as the majestic aurora borealis. An elderly villager, Denahi, recounts a poignant tale from his youth involving his two brothers. This narrative takes place during a time when the great mammoths still wandered the Earth and the village shaman-woman shared her conviction that the Northern Lights embodied the spirits of their ancestors, wielding the power to alter the living world.
Full summary
The whole story of Brother, scene by scene
Brother Box Office
Brother grossed $15.3 million worldwide. $450,594 came from the US and Canada and $14.8 million (97%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$15.3M
- US & Canada
- $450.6K
- International
- $14.8M
Brother Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Clip
How Well Do You Know Brother?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
What animal totem does Kenai receive during his ceremony?
Cars in Brother
28 cars on screen, including the 1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria and the 1998 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine.
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1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Important role -
1998 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Important role -
1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Important role -
1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Minor role
Brother Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Aniki, mon frere” and “브라더”.
- Also known as
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- Aniki, mon frere
- 브라더
- ブラザー
- 大佬
- Aniki, mon frère
- Брат Якудзы
- Fivér
- Frate
- Ve spárech yakuzy
- אחי
- Brother - A Máfia Japonesa Yakuza em Los Angeles
- Yakuza Kardeşliği
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- Brother - Irmão
- Брат
- Brolis
- 四海兄弟
- Брат якудзи
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Movies Like Brother
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Brother, Brother’s Shadow and Bloodbrothers.
Brother FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Brother, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Brother?
Brother runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was Brother released?
Brother was released on July 20, 2001.
Who is in the cast of Brother?
Brother stars Takeshi Kitano and Kurôdo Maki.
How much did Brother make at the box office?
Brother grossed $15.3 million worldwide ($450,594 domestic, $14.8 million international).
How is Brother rated?
Brother has 47 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Does Brother have a post-credit scene?
No. Brother has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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