Almost Brothers (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2004, Almost Brothers is a drama film directed by Lúcia Murat, running about 102 minutes. “We all have two lives: the one we dream of and the one we live.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The strange friendship between two men of opposite social classes. Miguel is a senator. His childhood friend Jorge is a major drug-dealer. In the 1970s, they meet in prison: Miguel was there for political reasons, and Jorge, as a common criminal.
Who’s in it. Almost Brothers stars Caco Ciocler as Miguel (anos 70), Flávio Bauraqui as Jorginho (anos 70), Werner Schünemann as Miguel (hoje / today) and Antônio Pompêo as Jorginho (hoje / today), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Almost Brothers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Almost Brothers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Almost Brothers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Almost Brothers (2004)?
- In US, Almost Brothers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Almost Brothers worth watching?
- Almost Brothers holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Almost Brothers?
- Almost Brothers stars Caco Ciocler, Flávio Bauraqui, Werner Schünemann, Antônio Pompêo and Maria Flor.
- When was Almost Brothers released?
- Almost Brothers was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.