Brother movie poster

Brother

"Are You Japanese?"

December 13, 2000 1h 53m 7.1/10 (507 votes)

Originally released in 2000. Brother is a crime/drama film. directed by Takeshi Kitano.

Starring Takeshi Kitano, Omar Epps, and Claude Maki

Synopsis

A Japanese Yakuza gangster's deadly existence in his homeland gets him exiled to Los Angeles, where he is taken in by his little brother and his brother's gang.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 13, 2000 25 years ago
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Runtime 1h 53m 113 minutes total
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User Rating 7.1/10 Great (507 votes)
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Budget $12M Production budget
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Box Office $15.3M 1.3x return
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA
Budget
$12,000,000
Revenue
$15,250,000

Production Companies

  • Recorded Picture Company
  • Office Kitano
  • Film4 Productions
  • Bac Films

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brother about?

A Japanese Yakuza gangster's deadly existence in his homeland gets him exiled to Los Angeles, where he is taken in by his little brother and his brother's gang.

Who directed Brother?

Brother was directed by Takeshi Kitano.

How long is Brother?

Brother has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).

When was Brother released?

Brother was released on December 13, 2000 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Brother?

The main cast of Brother includes Takeshi Kitano, Omar Epps, Claude Maki, Susumu Terajima, Masaya Katō.

Is Brother worth watching?

Brother has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 507 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.