Three Brothers (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1981, Three Brothers is a drama film directed by Francesco Rosi, running about 113 minutes. “The Memorable World of Italian Dreams... The Private World of Three Brothers” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a farmhouse in southern Italy, an old woman dies. Her husband summons their sons: from Rome, Raffaele, a judge facing a political case for which he risks assassination; from Naples, the religious and ideological Rocco, a counselor at a correctional institute for boys; from Turin, Nicola, a factory worker involved in labor disputes. Once home, each encounters the past and engages in reveries of what may come.
Who’s in it. Three Brothers stars Philippe Noiret as Raffaele Giuranna, Michele Placido as Nicola Giuranna, Vittorio Mezzogiorno as Rocco Giuranna / Young Donato and Andréa Ferréol as Raffaele's Wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Three Brothers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Three Brothers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Three Brothers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Three Brothers (1981)?
- In GB, Three Brothers is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Three Brothers worth watching?
- Three Brothers holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Three Brothers?
- Three Brothers stars Philippe Noiret, Michele Placido, Vittorio Mezzogiorno, Andréa Ferréol and Maddalena Crippa.
- When was Three Brothers released?
- Three Brothers was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.