Brother (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1929, Brother is a drama film directed by Georgiy Krol.
What it’s about. The chairman of the factory committee of one of the Leningrad factories, Fyodor Gorbachev, a weak-willed man who was unable to completely overcome his petty-proprietor psychology, is visited from the village by his brother Sergei, a former kulak and trader. His arrival brings quarrels and discord into the friendly Gorbachev family. At Fyodor's request, the factory director hires Sergei, but demands a favor in return.
Who’s in it. Brother stars Boris Chirkov as Grishka, Nikolai Cherkasov, Aleksey Maseyev as Zharkov and Nikolai Simonov as Fyodor Gorbachev, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Brother sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brother (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Brother change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Brother worth watching?
- Brother holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Brother?
- Brother stars Boris Chirkov, Nikolai Cherkasov, Aleksey Maseyev, Nikolai Simonov and Varvara Soshalskaya.
- When was Brother released?
- Brother was released in 1929.