Brother Sun, Sister Moon (1972): cast, story & where to watch

1972 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 1972, Brother Sun, Sister Moon is a drama, war and history film directed by Franco Zeffirelli, running about 121 minutes. “A Motion Picture That Celebrates The Timeless Joy of Original Innocence” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In his delirium from his return from war, Francesco Bernardone goes back in his memories to the days when he lived for parties and carnal pleasures. He slowly recovers, but after the illness he is no longer the Francesco that everybody knew. Instead of spending hours in taverns, he meditates on the beauty of God's creatures, soon renouncing his riches and his family with plans to rebuild an abandoned church and his life.

Who’s in it. Brother Sun, Sister Moon stars Graham Faulkner as Franz von Assisi, Judi Bowker as Klara von Assisi, Leigh Lawson as Bernardo and Kenneth Cranham as Paolo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Brother Sun, Sister Moon has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brother Sun, Sister Moon page.

If you liked it. Fans of Brother Sun, Sister Moon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Brother Sun, Sister Moon (1972)?
In US, Brother Sun, Sister Moon is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Brother Sun, Sister Moon worth watching?
Brother Sun, Sister Moon holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Brother Sun, Sister Moon?
Brother Sun, Sister Moon stars Graham Faulkner, Judi Bowker, Leigh Lawson, Kenneth Cranham and Lee Montague.
When was Brother Sun, Sister Moon released?
Brother Sun, Sister Moon was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.