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My Brother’s Name Is Robert and He Is an Idiot (2018): Cast

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My Brother’s Name Is Robert and He Is an Idiot is a 2018 drama directed by Philip Gröning, starring Josef Mattes as Robert, Julia Zange and Stefan Konarske. It runs 2 hours 54 minutes.

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My Brother’s Name Is Robert and He Is an Idiot (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 54m (174 min)
Director
Philip Gröning
Genre
Drama
Original language
German
After the credits
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The story

What Is My Brother’s Name Is Robert and He Is an Idiot About?

The premise of My Brother’s Name Is Robert and He Is an Idiot without spoilers.

For teenage twins Robert and Elena, a weekend offers a unique blend of endless time and fleeting moments. They find solace lying in a cornfield near a secluded gas station, lost in philosophical discussions and the shared world of twins. Their close bond fosters twin games and a shared understanding of love. However, this confined world also brings intense emotions, mounting pressure, and the challenges of adolescence.

My Brother’s Name Is Robert and He Is an Idiot Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

My Brother’s Name Is Robert and He Is an Idiot Cast & Characters

Josef Mattes leads the cast as Robert, with Julia Zange as Elena and Stefan Konarske as Adolf. Directed by Philip Gröning; 15 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Philip Gröning

More films directed by Philip Gröning, best-rated first: Into Great Silence, The Policeman’s Wife, Love, Money, Love and The Terrorists!.

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My Brother’s Name Is Robert and He Is an Idiot Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Mein Bruder Robert” and “Moyego brata zovut Robert, i on idiot”.

Also known as
  • Mein Bruder Robert
  • Moyego brata zovut Robert, i on idiot
  • O Nome do meu Irmão É Robert e Ele É um Idiota
  • Моего брата зовут Роберт, и он идиот
  • Mon frère s'appelle Robert et c'est un idiot
  • 哥哥羅拔是個笨蛋
  • 我的兄弟叫罗伯特,他是一个大白痴
  • Ім'я мого брата Роберт, і він ідіот
  • Mio fratello si chiama Robert ed è un idiota
  • 마이 브라더스 네임 이즈 로버트 앤드 히 이즈 언 이디엇

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My Brother’s Name Is Robert and He Is an Idiot FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of My Brother’s Name Is Robert and He Is an Idiot, each answered in a sentence.

How long is My Brother’s Name Is Robert and He Is an Idiot?

My Brother’s Name Is Robert and He Is an Idiot runs 2 hours 54 minutes (174 minutes).

When was My Brother’s Name Is Robert and He Is an Idiot released?

My Brother’s Name Is Robert and He Is an Idiot was released on February 21, 2018.

Who directed My Brother’s Name Is Robert and He Is an Idiot?

My Brother’s Name Is Robert and He Is an Idiot was directed by Philip Gröning.

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Who is in the cast of My Brother’s Name Is Robert and He Is an Idiot?

My Brother’s Name Is Robert and He Is an Idiot stars Josef Mattes as Robert, Julia Zange as Elena and Stefan Konarske as Adolf, among 15 credited actors.

Does My Brother’s Name Is Robert and He Is an Idiot have a post-credit scene?

No. My Brother’s Name Is Robert and He Is an Idiot has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is My Brother’s Name Is Robert and He Is an Idiot in?

The original language of My Brother’s Name Is Robert and He Is an Idiot is German.

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