Brother Orchid (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1940, Brother Orchid is a comedy, drama, crime and romance film directed by Lloyd Bacon, running about 88 minutes. “We'd like youse to meet Brother Orchid!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When retired racket boss John Sarto tries to reclaim his place and former friends try to kill him, he finds solace in a monastery and reinvents himself as a pious monk.
Who’s in it. Brother Orchid stars Edward G. Robinson as Little John T. 'Johnny' Sarto, Ann Sothern as Florence 'Flo' Addams, Humphrey Bogart as Jack Buck and Donald Crisp as Brother Superior, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Brother Orchid 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 Brother Orchid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brother Orchid tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brother Orchid (1940)?
- In US, Brother Orchid 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 Brother Orchid worth watching?
- Brother Orchid holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Brother Orchid?
- Brother Orchid stars Edward G. Robinson, Ann Sothern, Humphrey Bogart, Donald Crisp and Ralph Bellamy.
- When was Brother Orchid released?
- Brother Orchid was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.