Brother (2000): reparto, argumento y streaming

2000 · Película · ★ 7.1

Brother poster

Released in 2000, Brother is a thriller, drama and crimen film directed by Takeshi Kitano, running about 114 minutes. “Are You Japanese?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Yamamoto es un yakuza que viaja a Los Ángeles para encontrarse con su hermano pequeño, Ken, al que protege y financia mediante sus ingresos criminales. Pero al llegar allí, descubre que Ken está realizando unas operaciones de tráfico de drogas sin demasiado futuro. Yamamoto decide ayudarle mostrándole cómo tomar los bajos fondos de Los Ángeles al estilo de la mafia japonesa, es decir, usando matones profesionales que basen sus acciones en un estricto código del honor que chocará con la mentalidad criminal norteamericana.

Who’s in it. Brother stars Takeshi Kitano as Aniki Yamamoto, Omar Epps as Denny, Claude Maki as Ken and Susumu Terajima as Kato, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Brother has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $15.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brother page.

If you liked it. Fans of Brother tend to enjoy El caballero oscuro, Pulp Fiction, Parásitos and El club de la lucha.

Preguntas frecuentes

Where can I watch Brother (2000)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Brother change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Brother worth watching?
Brother holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crimen. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Brother?
Brother stars Takeshi Kitano, Omar Epps, Claude Maki, Susumu Terajima and Masaya Katō.
When was Brother released?
Brother was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.