Me and My Brother (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1969, Me and My Brother is a notable film directed by Robert Frank, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Julius Orlovsky, after spending years in a New York mental hospital, emerges catatonic and must rely on his brother Peter, who lives with poet Allen Ginsberg. When Julius wanders off in the middle of filming, Frank hires and actor (Joseph Chaikin) to play the character and begins a fictional version of his psychological portrait. Then, as suddenly as he vanished, Julius turns up in an institution where he and Peter must face their relationship.
Who’s in it. Me and My Brother stars Julius Orlovsky as Himself, Peter Orlovsky as Himself, John Coe as Psychiatrist and Allen Ginsberg as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Me and 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 Me and My Brother page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Me and My Brother (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Me and My Brother change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Me and My Brother worth watching?
- Me and My Brother holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Me and My Brother?
- Me and My Brother stars Julius Orlovsky, Peter Orlovsky, John Coe, Allen Ginsberg and Christopher Walken.
- When was Me and My Brother released?
- Me and My Brother was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.