Brother Against Brother (1913): cast, story & where to watch
1913 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1913, Brother Against Brother is a drama film directed by Mauritz Stiller, running about 45 minutes.
What it’s about. The style of the film is somewhat archaic, with hardly any camera movement, and a lot of the acting is taking place frontally, straight at the camera. But Stiller creates dynamics by having characters move along the depth-axis of the frame, and he also at times has action taking place on multiple depths of field in the same shot. Stiller also creates interesting visual patterns by using geometrical figures of the settings to create frames within the frame (exteriors were shot on location in Visby with its medieval arched stone walls). (Jon Wengström) The film originally ran 51 min, but only 46 min survive.
Who’s in it. Brother Against Brother stars Richard Lund as Gregori, Egil Eide as Ivan, Edith Erastoff as Katjuscha and John Ekman as Alexei Potowski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Brother Against Brother has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brother Against Brother page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brother Against Brother tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brother Against Brother (1913)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Brother Against Brother change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Brother Against Brother worth watching?
- Brother Against Brother holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Against Brother?
- Brother Against Brother stars Richard Lund, Egil Eide, Edith Erastoff, John Ekman and Stina Berg.
- When was Brother Against Brother released?
- Brother Against Brother was released in 1913, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.