Brothers in Trouble (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1995, Brothers in Trouble is a comedy and drama film directed by Udayan Prasad, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Amir is an illegal Pakistani immigrant smuggled into England in the 1960's to work, to send money to his family and perhaps even bring them over with him. A skilled laborer, he is forced to do unskilled work like shoveling sheep dung and processing wool. He lives in a boarding house with nearly a dozen other men, under the supervision of Hussein Shah. He befriends a young student, Sakib, who dreams of being a writer. Their existence is punctuated by secret movies, a visiting prostitute, fear of detection and deportation, and the gangster-like smuggler who comes by for his take every week. The household is shaken up by the arrival of a white girl, Shah's girlfriend, and the sense of femininity and family she brings.
Who’s in it. Brothers in Trouble stars Om Puri as Hussein Shah, Angeline Ball as Mary, Ace Bhatti as Irshad and Bhasker Patel as Gholam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Brothers in Trouble has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brothers in Trouble page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brothers in Trouble tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brothers in Trouble (1995)?
- In GB, Brothers in Trouble is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Brothers in Trouble worth watching?
- Brothers in Trouble holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Brothers in Trouble?
- Brothers in Trouble stars Om Puri, Angeline Ball, Ace Bhatti, Bhasker Patel and Pavan Malhotra.
- When was Brothers in Trouble released?
- Brothers in Trouble was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.