The Brother from Another Planet (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1984, The Brother from Another Planet is a comedy, drama and science fiction film directed by John Sayles, running about 108 minutes. “He's not just another out-of-towner...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An alien slave crash-lands in New York City while being pursued by two Men in Black bounty hunters. His attempt to find a place for himself on Earth parallels that of the immigrant experience.
Who’s in it. The Brother from Another Planet stars Joe Morton as The Brother, Rosanna Carter as West Indian Woman, Ray Ramirez as Hispanic Man and Yves Rene as Haitian Man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Brother from Another Planet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Brother from Another Planet page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brother from Another Planet tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Brother from Another Planet (1984)?
- In US, The Brother from Another Planet is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Brother from Another Planet worth watching?
- The Brother from Another Planet holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Brother from Another Planet?
- The Brother from Another Planet stars Joe Morton, Rosanna Carter, Ray Ramirez, Yves Rene and Ginny Yang.
- When was The Brother from Another Planet released?
- The Brother from Another Planet was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.