Undercover Brother
Seen it?2002 | 86 min | Action, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
An Afro-American organization, the B.R.O.T.H.E.R.H.O.O.D., is in permanent fight against a white organization "The Man" defending the values of the black people in North America. When the Afro-American candidate Gen. Warren Boutwell behaves strangely in his presidential campaign, Undercover Brother is hired to work undercover for "The Man" and find what happened with the potential candidate.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$42 million worldwide on a $25 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 114K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Malcolm D. Lee
- Eddie GriffinUndercover Brother
- Chris KattanMr. Feather
- Denise RichardsWhite She Devil
- Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorSistah Girl
- Chi McBrideThe Chief
- Neil Patrick HarrisLance
- Dave ChappelleConspiracy Brother
- Gary Anthony WilliamsSmart Brother
- Billy Dee WilliamsGen. Warren Boutwell
- Robert TrumbullThe Man