The Brothers (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2001, The Brothers is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Gary Hardwick, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. This is the story of four African-American "yuppies" (a banker, a doctor, a lawyer, and a "playboy") who call themselves "The Brothers". When the playboy gets engaged, the other three friends find themselves having to come to terms with their own issues of commitment and honesty...
Who’s in it. The Brothers stars Morris Chestnut as Jackson Smith, D.L. Hughley as Derrick West, Bill Bellamy as Brian Palmer and Shemar Moore as Terry White, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Brothers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Brothers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brothers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Brothers (2001)?
- In US, The Brothers is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Brothers worth watching?
- The Brothers holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Brothers?
- The Brothers stars Morris Chestnut, D.L. Hughley, Bill Bellamy, Shemar Moore and Tatyana Ali.
- When was The Brothers released?
- The Brothers was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.