Three Brothers
1981, Italian. Directed by Francesco Rosi.
The Memorable World of Italian Dreams... The Private World of Three Brothers
After their mother's death, three brothers return to their family home in southern Italy: Raffaele, a judge in Rome facing the threat of political violence; Rocco, a counselor for troubled youths in Naples; and Nicola, a factory worker in Turin struggling with labor disputes and a troubled marriage. As the family reunites in mourning, each brother reflects on his past and contemplates an uncertain future.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Francesco RosiDirector
- Philippe NoiretRaffaele Giuranna
- Michele PlacidoNicola Giuranna
- Vittorio MezzogiornoRocco Giuranna / Young Donato
- Andréa FerréolRaffaele's Wife
- Maddalena CrippaGiovanna
- Rosaria TafuriRosaria
- Marta ZoffoliMarta
- Tino SchirinziRaffaeles's Friend
- Simonetta StefanelliYoung Donato's Wife
- Pietro Biondi1st Judge
- Charles VanelDonato Giuranna
- Accursio Di Leo1st Friend at Bar
Details
- Released
- 19 March 1981
- Original title
- Tre fratelli
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Francesco Rosi, Tonino Guerra
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News & fan talk
What Three Brothers is based on
Three Brothers is based on The Third Son, a 1936 novel by Andrei Platonov.
Novel · 1936
The Third Son
By Andrei Platonov
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Three Brothers: quick answers
Is Three Brothers worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Three Brothers?
Three Brothers runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does Three Brothers have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Three Brothers. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Three Brothers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Three Brothers yet.
Which OTT platform is Three Brothers on?
Three Brothers isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 March 1981. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Three Brothers?
If you liked Three Brothers, try Little Caesar, Murder in Three Acts, La Grazia.
Who directed Three Brothers?
Three Brothers (1981) was directed by Francesco Rosi and stars Philippe Noiret, Michele Placido, Vittorio Mezzogiorno.
What is Three Brothers based on?
Three Brothers is based on The Third Son, a 1936 novel by Andrei Platonov.