The Three Brothers
Seen it?1995 | 105 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 6 times its budget, though it had almost no lasting buzz. 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. If you loved Liar Liar, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Three half-brothers are reunited at their mother's funeral. After being told of their inheritance they quickly spend the money, only to find out that they will not receive it after all. The men grow closer while deciding how to proceed.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$46 million worldwide on a $8 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bernard Campan, Didier Bourdon
- Pascal LégitimusPascal Latour
- Didier BourdonDidier Latour
- Bernard CampanBernard Latour
- Antoine du MerleMichael
- Anne JacqueminMarie
- Marine JolivetChristine
- Annick AlaneGeneviève Rougemont
- Pierre MeyrandCharles-Henri Rougemont
- Bernard FarcySteven, le patron de Pascal
- Élie SemounBrice, le bras droit de Steven