Brothers 2009

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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.

Tobey Maguire

as Capt. Sam Cahill

Jake Gyllenhaal

as Tommy Cahill

Natalie Portman

as Grace Cahill

Sam Shepard

as Hank Cahill

Mare Winningham

as Elsie Cahill

Bailee Madison

as Isabelle Cahill

Taylor Geare

as Maggie Cahill

Patrick John Flueger

as Private Joe Willis

Clifton Collins Jr.

as Major Cavazos

Carey Mulligan

as Cassie Willis

Director:

Jim Sheridan

Writer:

Susanne Bier, David Benioff, Anders Thomas Jensen

Genres:

Drama,Thriller,War

Release Date:

2009 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

105 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Brothers

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Tobey Maguire

as Capt. Sam Cahill

Jake Gyllenhaal

as Tommy Cahill

Natalie Portman

as Grace Cahill

Sam Shepard

as Hank Cahill

Mare Winningham

as Elsie Cahill

Bailee Madison

as Isabelle Cahill

Taylor Geare

as Maggie Cahill

Patrick John Flueger

as Private Joe Willis

Clifton Collins Jr.

as Major Cavazos

Carey Mulligan

as Cassie Willis

Omid Abtahi

as Yusuf

Navid Negahban

as Murad

Ethan Suplee

as Sweeney

Arron Shiver

as A.J.

Ray Prewitt

as Owen

Rebekah Wiggins

as Marine Wife #1

Carrie Fleming

as Marine Wife #2

Jenny Wade

as Tina

Chad Brummett

as Co-Pilot

Jason E. Hill

as Lt. Sanderson

Kevin Wiggins

as Navy Chaplain

Yousuf Azami

as Taliban Leader

James D. Dever

as Sgt. Major Dever

Kevin Adkins

as Flag Detail Commander

Johnnie Hector

as Cop #1

Jeremiah Bitsui

as Cop #2

Bill Allen

as Cop #3

Richard Wade

as Crew Chief

Luce Rains

as The Nose

Enayat Delawary

as Ahmed

Rick La Monda

as Elvis

Paul Ramos

as Sentry

Shawn Bryant

as Marine Cadence

Oscar Mejia

as Uniform In Helicopter

David Bachelor

as U.S. Navy Chaplain

Zachary Grand

as Afghanistan Boy

Michael-David Aragon

as Terrorist

Iris Dunbar

as Burka Woman

J.D. Marmion

as Marine Hostage

Robert Mitchell

as Marine Rescuer #1

Collin D. Barry

as Marine Rescuer #2

Janet Sanford

as Mourner at Church #1

Casey Sanford

as Mourner at Church #2

Gary Moore

as Marine Mourner #1

Eric Steinig

as Marine Mourner #2

Colleen Frye

as Woman in Church

James Duffy

as Man in Church

David Manzanares

as Bartender 'Dave'

Michael Castellano

as Afghan Fighter

Carol A. Salazar

as Woman on Bridge

Wendell Sweet

as Orderly

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