The Joint Brothers (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1986, The Joint Brothers is a comedy film directed by Hervé Palud, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. After he is dismissed from his umpteenth job, Momo is kicked out of the family home by his fed-up father. He immediately joins his buddy Manu, who is also penniless having just lost his job at a cafeteria. The two decide to ask shady nightclub owner Sammy for a job, and he promptly hires them to transport back two statuettes from Amsterdam. Momo and Manu soon find out that these art objects are stuffed with drugs, but still manage to carry out their mission. They receive one kilo of grass in exchange, which they sell immediately. But while the business is lucrative, they discover that it's not so easy to become a full-fledged drug dealer...
Who’s in it. The Joint Brothers stars Gérard Lanvin as Manu, Jacques Villeret as Momo, Josiane Balasko as Aline and Michel Galabru as Le père de Momo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Joint Brothers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Joint Brothers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Joint Brothers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Joint Brothers (1986)?
- In CA, The Joint Brothers is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Joint Brothers worth watching?
- The Joint Brothers holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Joint Brothers?
- The Joint Brothers stars Gérard Lanvin, Jacques Villeret, Josiane Balasko, Michel Galabru and Valérie Mairesse.
- When was The Joint Brothers released?
- The Joint Brothers was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.