Brothers

Brothers

2009 · 105 min · EN · R · 7.3 (3,943 votes)
Dir. Jim Sheridan · Starring Tobey Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal, Natalie Portman, Sam Shepard, Mare Winningham, Bailee Madison · Music Thomas Newman

There are two sides to every family.

DramaThrillerWar

When his helicopter goes down during his fourth tour of duty in Afghanistan, Marine Sam Cahill is presumed dead. Back home, brother Tommy steps in to look over Sam’s wife, Grace, and two children. Sam’s surprise homecoming triggers domestic mayhem.

VIBE

This is a profoundly affecting exploration of the unseen scars of war, unraveling family bonds with a palpable sense of dread. It's a melancholic, character-driven descent into the psychological toll of trauma, where every interaction is charged with unspoken tension and heartbreaking complexity. A somber, intimate look at loyalty and loss.

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