My Brother Is an Only Child (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.8

Released in 2007, My Brother Is an Only Child is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Daniele Luchetti, running about 108 minutes. “Sometimes the things we fight about are what brings us closest together” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Accio and Manrico are two working-class brothers in 1960s Italy: older Manrico is handsome, charismatic, and loved by all, while younger Accio is sulky, hot-headed, and treats life as a battleground—much to his parents' chagrin. While the former is drawn into left-wing politics, Accio joins the fascists out of spite. His flimsy beliefs are put to test when he falls in love with Manrico's like-minded girlfriend.
Who’s in it. My Brother Is an Only Child stars Elio Germano as Accio Benassi, Riccardo Scamarcio as Manrico Benassi, Angela Finocchiaro as Amelia Benassi and Massimo Popolizio as Ettore Benassi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, My Brother Is an Only Child has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Brother Is an Only Child page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Brother Is an Only Child tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Brother Is an Only Child (2007)?
- In GB, My Brother Is an Only Child is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Brother Is an Only Child worth watching?
- My Brother Is an Only Child holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Brother Is an Only Child?
- My Brother Is an Only Child stars Elio Germano, Riccardo Scamarcio, Angela Finocchiaro, Massimo Popolizio and Ascanio Celestini.
- When was My Brother Is an Only Child released?
- My Brother Is an Only Child was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.
