The Brothers (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1969, The Brothers is a drama film directed by Erkko Kivikoski, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Two brothers, two different lifestyles collide. Eero is a young married man who opens up a print shop and struggles to get it going. Eki is a student with Marxist ideas, although he dates the daughter of a wealthy shipowner.
Who’s in it. The Brothers stars Riitta-Liisa Helminen as Leena Salminen, Eero Melasniemi as Eero Salminen, Pertti Melasniemi as Erkki "Eki" Salminen and Matt Varjo as Foreman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Brothers 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 The Brothers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brothers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Brothers (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Brothers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Brothers worth watching?
- The Brothers holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Brothers?
- The Brothers stars Riitta-Liisa Helminen, Eero Melasniemi, Pertti Melasniemi, Matt Varjo and Tarja Markus.
- When was The Brothers released?
- The Brothers was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.