Brothers
“There are two sides to every family.”
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.
Where to watch Brothers in United States
Kanopy
YouTube FreeClick a service to open Brothers there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Brothers streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, YouTube Free | — |
| India | Lionsgate Play | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Rakuten TV, YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Tubi TV, CTV, Plex | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Stan | JustWatch TV |
| Germany | ArthouseCNMA, Arthouse CNMA Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Molotov TV, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Brothers
Brothers is a 2009 English-language drama, thriller and war film directed by Jim Sheridan. The cast is led by Tobey Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal, Natalie Portman. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 3900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, YouTube Free.
Brothers was produced by Lionsgate, Relativity Media, and Sighvatsson Films and made in United States of America. It was released on December 2, 2009, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $26 million, it went on to gross $44 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jim Sheridan
- Writers
- Susanne Bier, David Benioff, Anders Thomas Jensen
- Release date
- December 2, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $26 million
- Box office
- $44 million
- Production
- Lionsgate, Relativity Media, Sighvatsson Films
Brothers cast & crew
Brothers was directed by Jim Sheridan and written by Susanne Bier, David Benioff, and Anders Thomas Jensen.
The cast features 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, and Bailee Madison as Isabelle Cahill.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Thomas Newman, cinematography is by Frederick Elmes, and it was produced by Mark Fischer and Scott Fischer.
Is Brothers worth watching?
Brothers holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 3,945 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, thriller, and war, Brothers is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Brothers
In United States, you can stream Brothers on Kanopy and YouTube Free. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Brothers
Tobey Maguire
Capt. Sam Cahill
Jake Gyllenhaal
Tommy Cahill
Natalie Portman
Grace Cahill
Sam Shepard
Hank Cahill
Mare Winningham
Elsie Cahill
Bailee Madison
Isabelle Cahill
Taylor Geare
Maggie Cahill
Patrick John Flueger
Private Joe Willis
Clifton Collins Jr.
Major Cavazos
Carey Mulligan
Cassie Willis
Omid Abtahi
Yusuf
Navid Negahban
Murad
Brothers — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Brothers in United States?
Brothers is streaming on Kanopy, YouTube Free in United States.
▸Is Brothers on Kanopy?
Yes — Brothers is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Brothers in?
Brothers is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Brothers?
Brothers runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is Brothers rated?
Brothers is rated R. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 3,945 ratings.
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