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Two Brothers (2004)

“Two infant tiger cubs, separated from their parents and each other.”

7.2/10 · 908 votes 1h 49m pg AdventureDramaFamily

#46 of 179 films from 2004 #451 of 1617 in adventure

Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud · Written by Jean-Jacques Annaud, Alain Godard

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Overview

Two tigers are separated as cubs and taken into captivity, only to be reunited years later as enemies by an explorer (Pearce) who inadvertently forces them to fight each other.

Cast

Guy Pearceas Aidan McRory
Jean-Claude Dreyfusas Eugène Normandin
Freddie Highmoreas Raoul Normandin
Oanh Nguyenas His Excellency
Philippine Leroy-Beaulieuas Mathilde Normandin
Moussa Maaskrias Saladin
Vincent Scaritoas Zerbino
Maï Anh Leas Naï-Rea
Jaran Petcharoenas Village Chief
Stéphanie Lagardeas Paulette
Bernard Flavienas His Excellency's Majordomo
Annop Varapanyaas Sergent Van Tranh
David Gantas Auctioneer
Teerawat Mulvilaias Verlaine

Facts

Release dateApril 7, 2004
Runtime109 min (1h 49m) — about the same as the 2004 average of 106 min
GenresAdventure, Drama, Family
Original titleDeux Frères
LanguageEN
Budget$74,500,000
Box office$62,172,050 (0.8× budget)
IMDbtt0338512

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Questions

How long is Two Brothers?
Two Brothers runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Is Two Brothers worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 908 votes, which places it #46 of 179 films released in 2004 in this index (top 75%) and #451 among 1617 adventure titles.
Who directed Two Brothers?
Two Brothers was directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Name of the Rose (1986), Enemy at the Gates (2001), Seven Years in Tibet (1997).
Who stars in Two Brothers?
Guy Pearce as Aidan McRory; Jean-Claude Dreyfus as Eugène Normandin; Freddie Highmore as Raoul Normandin; Oanh Nguyen as His Excellency; Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu as Mathilde Normandin; Moussa Maaskri as Saladin.
What is Two Brothers rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Two Brothers?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/55383.

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