In this gripping drama, two estranged brothers, Sam and Tommy Cahill, are forced to confront their differences when Sam returns home from war, presumed dead. As they navigate a complex web of loyalty, love, and identity, their family's dynamics shift in unexpected ways, leading to a tense showdown that challenges their notions of manhood and brotherly bonds.

In this gripping drama, two estranged brothers, Sam and Tommy Cahill, are forced to confront their differences when Sam returns home from war, presumed dead. As they navigate a complex web of loyalty, love, and identity, their family's dynamics shift in unexpected ways, leading to a tense showdown that challenges their notions of manhood and brotherly bonds.

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58

Metascore

6.9

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7.1 /10

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73

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Who plays the role of Sam Cahill?

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Sam Cahill, portrayed by Tobey Maguire, and his brother Tommy Cahill, played by Jake Gyllenhaal, are two men navigating the turbulent waters of family and war. As a dedicated Marine captain, Sam is preparing for his fourth deployment to Afghanistan, leaving behind his loving wife Grace, beautifully brought to life by Natalie Portman, and their two young daughters, Isabelle and Maggie.

The story begins with Tommy being released from prison after serving time for armed robbery, just before Sam’s departure in October 2007. However, tragedy strikes when news breaks of Sam’s helicopter crashing over the ocean, leading everyone to believe he perished along with his fellow Marines. In truth, Sam and his friend, Private Joe Willis, find themselves captured and subjected to horrifying torture in a mountain stronghold.

In the wake of Sam’s presumed death, Tommy steps into the void, trying to support Grace and her children while mending their kitchen as a means of redemption for his past. As they both navigate their grief, a complicated bond forms between Tommy and Grace, resulting in a brief but intense kiss one night by the fire. They choose to pull back, aware of the emotional consequences, yet Tommy’s efforts to connect with his nieces continue.

On the other hand, the horrors of captivity weigh heavily on Sam and Joe, who are coerced into making degrading videos denying their military service. Eventually, in a horrific act of survival and under a threat from their captors, Sam is forced to kill Joe, leaving him tormented by guilt upon his eventual rescue.

Upon returning home, Sam battles profound trauma and paranoia, unable to communicate what transpired during his captivity. He harbors suspicions about Tommy and Grace potentially having an affair, leading to a violent confrontation at Maggie’s birthday party where resentment boils over. When Isabelle’s cruel words stoke the flames of Sam’s anger, he destroys their newly remodeled kitchen and menaces Tommy with a gun, provoking a chaotic standoff that brings the police to their doorstep.

After his admission to a mental hospital, Grace visits him with a heartfelt ultimatum: she cannot bear to live in the shadows of his silence. It is through this crucial moment that Sam finally reveals the truth about his darkest secret—killing Joe—culminating in a powerful embrace that signifies the first step toward healing. As the film closes, a voiceover reveals Sam’s internal struggle as he wonders if a normal life is still within reach for him.

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Cars Featured in Brothers

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General HMMWV M1025

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General HMMWV M1044

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General M-35

Chevrolet

2006

Impala

Chevrolet

2002

TrailBlazer

Chrysler

1972

Newport

Dodge

1970

Challenger

Ford

1982

Econoline

Ford

2007

Explorer

Ford

2006

F-150

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