What is Brother?
Brother is a film first released in 2000. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2000
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 113 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 13, 2000
- Studios
- Recorded Picture Company, Office Kitano, Film4 Productions
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Thriller
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Overview
Brother is a film first released in 2000. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Recorded Picture Company, Office Kitano, Film4 Productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A Japanese Yakuza exile finds unexpected family ties in Los Angeles.”
- Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Takeshi Kitano
- Atmospheric depiction of LA’s underworld
- Explores loyalty and exile
- Deliberate pacing may feel slow
- Graphic violence may deter some viewers
Watch it if you appreciate stylized crime dramas that examine family ties in a foreign setting.
The film contains graphic violence and mature themes, making it suitable for adult audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed and starred in the film?
The film was written, directed, edited by and stars Takeshi Kitano.
When and where did the film premiere?
It premiered on September 7, 2000 at the Venice Film Festival.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a crime, drama, and thriller film.
What is the runtime of the movie?
The film runs approximately 1 hour and 53 minutes.
What is the basic premise of the story?
A Japanese Yakuza gangster is exiled to Los Angeles, where his younger brother and his brother's gang take him in.
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