Brother John (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1971, Brother John is a drama and science fiction film directed by James Goldstone, running about 95 minutes. “Brother John just blew into town...and the town is about to blow apart!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An enigmatic man (Sidney Poitier) returns to his Alabama hometown as his sister is dying of cancer and incites the suspicion of notable town officials.
Who’s in it. Brother John stars Sidney Poitier as John Kane, Will Geer as Doc Thomas, Bradford Dillman as Lloyd Thomas and Beverly Todd as Louisa MacGill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Brother John has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 John page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brother John tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brother John (1971)?
- In US, Brother John 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 John worth watching?
- Brother John holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Brother John?
- Brother John stars Sidney Poitier, Will Geer, Bradford Dillman, Beverly Todd and Ramon Bieri.
- When was Brother John released?
- Brother John was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.