Brothers

Name: Brothers
Genre: Drama, Thriller, War
Released: 2009-12-02
Cast: Tobey Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal, Natalie Portman, Sam Shepard, Mare Winningham

2009 | 105 min | Drama, Thriller, War

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and history buffs.
The mood: Tense, intense.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
63% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes and 1 Critics' Choice Award.
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$44 million worldwide on a $26 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet