Brother (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2000, Brother is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Takeshi Kitano, running about 114 minutes. “Are You Japanese?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Japanese Yakuza gangster's deadly existence in his homeland gets him exiled to Los Angeles, where he is taken in by his little brother and his brother's gang.
Who’s in it. Brother stars Takeshi Kitano as Aniki Yamamoto, Omar Epps as Denny, Claude Maki as Ken and Susumu Terajima as Kato, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Brother has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $15.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brother page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brother tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brother (2000)?
- In US, Brother 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 Brother worth watching?
- Brother holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Brother?
- Brother stars Takeshi Kitano, Omar Epps, Claude Maki, Susumu Terajima and Masaya Kato.
- When was Brother released?
- Brother was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.