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Brothers(2009)

1h 45mDrama, Thriller, WarEnglish
7.3/10
3,944 user ratings

There are two sides to every family.

Overview

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.

Director

Jim Sheridan

Studio

Lionsgate

Budget

$26M

Revenue

$44M

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Cast

Tobey Maguire

Tobey Maguire

as Capt. Sam Cahill

Jake Gyllenhaal

Jake Gyllenhaal

as Tommy Cahill

Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman

as Grace Cahill

Sam Shepard

Sam Shepard

as Hank Cahill

Mare Winningham

Mare Winningham

as Elsie Cahill

Bailee Madison

Bailee Madison

as Isabelle Cahill

Taylor Geare

Taylor Geare

as Maggie Cahill

Patrick John Flueger

Patrick John Flueger

as Private Joe Willis

Clifton Collins Jr.

Clifton Collins Jr.

as Major Cavazos

Carey Mulligan

Carey Mulligan

as Cassie Willis

Omid Abtahi

Omid Abtahi

as Yusuf

Navid Negahban

Navid Negahban

as Murad

Where to Watch

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2009

Runtime

1h 45m

Language

English

Rating

7.3 / 10

Budget

$26M

Box Office

$44M

Production Companies

Lionsgate • Relativity Media • Sighvatsson Films

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Brothers?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Brothers (2009).

What is Brothers about?

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.

Who directed Brothers?

Brothers was directed by Jim Sheridan and released in 2009. It is a drama, thriller, war film.

How long is Brothers?

Brothers has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).

Who stars in Brothers?

The cast of Brothers includes Tobey Maguire as Capt. Sam Cahill, Jake Gyllenhaal as Tommy Cahill, Natalie Portman as Grace Cahill, Sam Shepard as Hank Cahill, Mare Winningham as Elsie Cahill and more.

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