Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1975, Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? is a documentary film directed by Philippe Mora, running about 107 minutes. “The lean, mean 30's, when America laughed… to keep from crying!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Period music, film clips and newsreel footage combined into a visual exploration of the American entertainment industry during the Great Depression.
Who’s in it. Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? stars Laverne Andrews as Self (archive footage), Maxene Andrews as Self (archive footage), Patty Andrews as Self (archive footage) and Fred Astaire as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975)?
- In US, Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? is available to stream on Artiflix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? worth watching?
- Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Brother, Can You Spare a Dime??
- Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? stars Laverne Andrews, Maxene Andrews, Patty Andrews, Fred Astaire and Warner Baxter.
- When was Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? released?
- Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.