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Brother (2000)

“Are You Japanese?”

7.1/10 · 546 votes 1h 53m r ThrillerDramaCrime

#41 of 125 films from 2000 #573 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Takeshi Kitano · Written by Takeshi Kitano

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Overview

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.

Cast

Takeshi Kitanoas Aniki Yamamoto
Omar Eppsas Denny
Claude Makias Ken
Susumu Terajimaas Kato
Masaya Katōas Shirase
Royale Watkinsas Jay
Lombardo Boyaras Mo
Ryo Ishibashias Ishihara
James Shigetaas Sugimoto
Tatyana Alias Latifa
Joseph Ragnoas Rossi
Ren Osugias Harada
Noel Gugliemias Mexican Mafia Soldier
Pat Moritaas Guy at the Poker Table

Facts

Release dateDecember 13, 2000
Runtime113 min (1h 53m) — about the same as the 2000 average of 108 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageJA
Budget$12,000,000
Box office$15,250,000 (1.3× budget)
IMDbtt0222851

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Questions

How long is Brother?
Brother runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Is Brother worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 546 votes, which places it #41 of 125 films released in 2000 in this index (top 68%) and #573 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Brother?
Brother was directed by Takeshi Kitano. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Fireworks (1997), Kikujiro (1999), Sonatine (1993).
Who stars in Brother?
Takeshi Kitano as Aniki Yamamoto; Omar Epps as Denny; Claude Maki as Ken; Susumu Terajima as Kato; Masaya Katō as Shirase; Royale Watkins as Jay.
What is Brother rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Brother?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/54337.

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