Brothers (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2009, Brothers is a thriller, drama and war film directed by Jim Sheridan, running about 105 minutes. “There are two sides to every family.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When his helicopter goes down during his fourth tour of duty in Afghanistan, Marine Sam Cahill is presumed dead. Back home, brother Tommy steps in to look over Sam’s wife, Grace, and two children. Sam’s surprise homecoming triggers domestic mayhem.
Who’s in it. Brothers stars Tobey Maguire as Capt. Sam Cahill, Jake Gyllenhaal as Tommy Cahill, Natalie Portman as Grace Cahill and Sam Shepard as Hank Cahill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Brothers has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $43.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brothers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brothers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brothers (2009)?
- In GB, Brothers is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Brothers worth watching?
- Brothers holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Brothers?
- Brothers stars Tobey Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal, Natalie Portman, Sam Shepard and Bailee Madison.
- When was Brothers released?
- Brothers was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.