El hermano bastardo de Dios (1986): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1986, El hermano bastardo de Dios is a drama film directed by Benito Rabal, running about 102 minutes.

What it’s about. This drama concerns a seven-year-old boy, Pepe Luis (Lucas Martin, as the younger Pepe and Paco Rabal Cerezales as Pepe at ten) who lives through the rise of Franco and the ensuing years under the fascist dictator. Presented from the perspective of the young Pepe, the Civil War and Franco are irrelevant to his own concerns: daydreaming about a pretty girl he likes, fighting with other boys, helping the priest at a funeral service, and similar activities. Pepe lives with his uncle and grandparents, and whether he is aware of it or not, the war impinges on their lives in several ways. The title of the film derives from little Pepe's contention that God is not responsible for the war, just some "bastard brother" of the Creator.

Who’s in it. El hermano bastardo de Dios stars Francisco Rabal, Asunción Balaguer, Liberto Rabal and Agustín González, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, El hermano bastardo de Dios has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El hermano bastardo de Dios page.

If you liked it. Fans of El hermano bastardo de Dios tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.