Brothers: The Return (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 2006, Brothers: The Return is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Erik Leijonborg.

What it’s about. Hoffa floats ashore in Estonia after his stolen getaway boat has exploded. He tries to begin a new life in Estonia, but the longing for his family back home becomes too big and he decides to get back to Sweden. Now a tough struggle begins to get himself home to the family, a family that has moved on with their lives and also thinks that he's dead. A past as a bank robber and a fugitive is not making the journey easier. Along the way back to Sweden more problems arise that makes it even harder for him to meet his family again. Meantime back in Sweden his family is struggling with difficulties which they don't know how to solve. The time is running out and things don't look good at all.

Who’s in it. Brothers: The Return stars Ola Rapace as Jan "Hoffa" Lenhoff, Anja Lundqvist as Annelie, Magnus Krepper as Patrik and Bisse Unger as Max, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Brothers: The Return has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brothers: The Return page.

If you liked it. Fans of Brothers: The Return tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Brothers: The Return (2006)?
In GB, Brothers: The Return is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Brothers: The Return worth watching?
Brothers: The Return holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Brothers: The Return?
Brothers: The Return stars Ola Rapace, Anja Lundqvist, Magnus Krepper, Bisse Unger and Lembit Ulfsak.
When was Brothers: The Return released?
Brothers: The Return was released in 2006.