Brother Carl (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1971, Brother Carl is a drama film directed by Susan Sontag, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Two women, Karen (theatre director) and Lena, visit an island, a Swedish resort, where Lena's ex-husband, Martin (choreographer), lives in comparative seclusion with a mentally disturbed ballet dancer named Carl. Carl is brother by guilt rather than blood, for Martin is somehow responsible for his breakdown.
Who’s in it. Brother Carl stars Geneviève Page as Karen Sandler, Gunnel Lindblom as Lena Holmberg, Keve Hjelm as Martin Ericsson and Laurent Terzieff as Carl Noren, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Brother Carl 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 Brother Carl page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brother Carl tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brother Carl (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Brother Carl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Brother Carl worth watching?
- Brother Carl holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Brother Carl?
- Brother Carl stars Geneviève Page, Gunnel Lindblom, Keve Hjelm, Laurent Terzieff and Torsten Wahlund.
- When was Brother Carl released?
- Brother Carl was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.