The Brothers
2001, English. Directed by Gary Hardwick.
There is nothing like a good woman to make a brother want to be a man.
This is the story of four African-American "yuppies" (a banker, a doctor, a lawyer, and a "playboy") who call themselves "The Brothers". When the playboy gets engaged, the other three friends find themselves having to come to terms with their own issues of commitment and honesty...
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Brothers
The Brothers isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Gary HardwickDirector
- Morris ChestnutJackson Smith
- D.L. HughleyDerrick West
- Bill BellamyBrian Palmer
- Shemar MooreTerry White
- Tatyana AliCherie Smith
- Jenifer LewisLouise Smith
- Tamala JonesSheila West
- Gabrielle UnionDenise Johnson
- Clifton PowellFred Smith
- Marla GibbsMary West
- Julie BenzJesse Caldwell
- Vanessa Bell CallowayDr. Thelma Woolridge
Details
- Released
- 23 March 2001
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gary Hardwick
- Budget
- $6M
- Box office
- $28M
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The Brothers: quick answers
Is The Brothers worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Brothers?
The Brothers runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does The Brothers have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Brothers. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Brothers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Brothers is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Brothers on?
The Brothers isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Brothers?
If you liked The Brothers, try Cyrus, Father of the Bride, Happythankyoumoreplease.
Who directed The Brothers?
The Brothers (2001) was directed by Gary Hardwick and stars Morris Chestnut, D.L. Hughley, Bill Bellamy.