The Brotherhood (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1968, The Brotherhood is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Martin Ritt, running about 96 minutes. “Honor. Loyalty. Betrayal.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The son of a powerful Mafia don comes home from his army service in Vietnam and wants to lead his own life, but family tradition, intrigues and powerplays involving his older brother dictate otherwise, and he finds himself being slowly drawn back into that world.
Who’s in it. The Brotherhood stars Kirk Douglas as Frank Ginetta, Alex Cord as Vince Ginetta, Irene Papas as Ida Ginetta and Luther Adler as Dominick Bertolo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Brotherhood 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 The Brotherhood page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brotherhood tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Brotherhood (1968)?
- In US, The Brotherhood 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 The Brotherhood worth watching?
- The Brotherhood holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Brotherhood?
- The Brotherhood stars Kirk Douglas, Alex Cord, Irene Papas, Luther Adler and Susan Strasberg.
- When was The Brotherhood released?
- The Brotherhood was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.