Half Brothers (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2015, Half Brothers is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Christian Alvart, running about 117 minutes. “A Turk, a German and an African, who have just found out about their family relationship, undertake a road trip together to their roots.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Julian, Yasin and Addi learn from the executor of their deceased mother's will that the three men, who had previously been complete strangers, are brothers. The news hits like a bomb. A German family man with a penchant for tricks, a spoiled, ambitious Turk and a rapping African – the three siblings immediately hate each other and it would all be nice if their paths were to separate again soon.
Who’s in it. Half Brothers stars Julia Dietze as Esther, Wilson Gonzalez Ochsenknecht as Gonzo, Fahri Yardım as Yasin Lerchenfeld and Charly Hübner as U-Bahn Lemmele, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Half Brothers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Half Brothers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Half Brothers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Half Brothers (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Half Brothers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Half Brothers worth watching?
- Half Brothers holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Half Brothers?
- Half Brothers stars Julia Dietze, Wilson Gonzalez Ochsenknecht, Fahri Yardım, Charly Hübner and Michael Mendl.