21 Brothers (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2011, 21 Brothers is a drama, war and history film directed by Michael McGuire, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. 21 Brothers tells the story of the Canadian 21st Battalion as they prepare for the battle of Courcellette in WWI. Taking place in real time, the film follows Sgt. Reid as he must get his men ready for the impending battle. Not only must he prep his battalion Sgt. Reid must also deal with the day to day difficulties of Life in the trenches, including injuries to his men, supply issues, and an underage recruit who has recently been sent into the front lines.
Who’s in it. 21 Brothers stars Steve VanVolkingburgh as Lt. Robert Thomas, Steven Spencer as Cpl. Jensen, Aaron Miedema as Cpl. Pears and Tom Sinclair as Pte. Matheson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, 21 Brothers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 21 Brothers page.
If you liked it. Fans of 21 Brothers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 21 Brothers (2011)?
- In US, 21 Brothers is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 21 Brothers worth watching?
- 21 Brothers holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 21 Brothers?
- 21 Brothers stars Steve VanVolkingburgh, Steven Spencer, Aaron Miedema, Tom Sinclair and Zorba Dravillas.
- When was 21 Brothers released?
- 21 Brothers was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.