Brothers
2009, English. Directed by Jim Sheridan.
There are two sides to every family.
When his helicopter goes down during his fourth tour of duty in Afghanistan, Marine Sam Cahill is presumed dead. Back home, brother Tommy steps in to look over Sam’s wife, Grace, and two children. Sam’s surprise homecoming triggers domestic mayhem.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch Brothers
Brothers is streaming on Lionsgate Play and Movie Sphere+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jim SheridanDirector
- Tobey MaguireCapt. Sam Cahill
- Jake GyllenhaalTommy Cahill
- Natalie PortmanGrace Cahill
- Sam ShepardHank Cahill
- Mare WinninghamElsie Cahill
- Bailee MadisonIsabelle Cahill
- Taylor GeareMaggie Cahill
- Patrick John FluegerPrivate Joe Willis
- Clifton Collins Jr.Major Cavazos
- Carey MulliganCassie Willis
- Omid AbtahiYusuf
- Navid NegahbanMurad
Details
- Released
- 2 December 2009
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Susanne Bier, David Benioff, Anders Thomas Jensen
- Budget
- $26M
- Box office
- $44M
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What Brothers is based on
Brothers is based on Brothers, a 2004 film.
Film · 2004
Brothers
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Brothers: quick answers
Is Brothers worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 4,072 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Brothers?
Brothers runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Brothers have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Brothers. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Brothers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Brothers is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Brothers on?
Brothers is streaming on Lionsgate Play and Movie Sphere+ in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Brothers?
If you liked Brothers, try Dirty Angels, Man Down, The Glass House.
Who directed Brothers?
Brothers (2009) was directed by Jim Sheridan and stars Tobey Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal, Natalie Portman.
What is Brothers based on?
Brothers is based on Brothers, a 2004 film.