My Brother (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2006, My Brother is an action and drama film directed by Anthony Lover, running about 100 minutes. “Two Brothers, One Soul” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "My Brother" is an inner city story of two impoverished boys, Isaiah and James. James is developmentally disabled. Their mother, L'Tisha, finds herself in a tragic situation. Dying of tuberculosis, she desperately tries to get her two boys, eight and eleven at the time, adopted together. Finding that only Isaiah can be adopted. L'Tisha makes the only choice she feels she can make; creating an unbreakable bond of love between the boys, and hoping that bond will get them through life. Her prayers are answered as the boys overcome impossible odds on their way to adulthood, staying as close as ever as young men dealing with life's obstacles.
Who’s in it. My Brother stars Vanessa Williams as L'Tisha Morton, Tatum O'Neal as Erica Walters, Nashawn Kearse as Isaiah Morton and Christopher Scott as James Morton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, My Brother has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Brother page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Brother tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Brother (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Brother change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is My Brother worth watching?
- My Brother holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Brother?
- My Brother stars Vanessa Williams, Tatum O'Neal, Nashawn Kearse, Christopher Scott and Dexter Darden.
- When was My Brother released?
- My Brother was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.