Brothers

A young man comforts his older brother's family after he goes missing in Afghanistan. There are two sides to every family... more..

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Check out the theatrical trailer for the compelling new drama "Brothers," which hit theaters Friday, December 4, 2009. Critics say this is director Jim Sheridan's best film yet. Buzz is already strong surrounding the film's chances at garnering Oscar nominations for best actor, best director, and best supporting actress.

General Overview

A young man comforts his older brother's family after he goes missing in Afghanistan. There are two sides to every family...

Synopsis

When a decorated Marine goes missing overseas, his black-sheep younger brother cares for his wife and children at home—with consequences that will shake the foundation of the entire family.

"Brothers" tells the powerful story of two siblings, Captain Sam Cahill (Tobey Maguire) and younger brother Tommy Cahill (Jake Gyllenhaal), who are polar opposites. A Marine about to embark on his fourth tour of duty, Sam is a steadfast family man married to his high school sweetheart, aptly named Grace (Natalie Portman), with whom he has two young daughters (Bailee Madison, Taylor Grace Geare). Tommy, his charismatic younger brother, is a drifter just out of jail who has always gotten by on wit and charm. He slides easily into his role as family provocateur on his first night out of prison, at Sam’s farewell dinner with their parents, Elsie (Mare Winningham) and Hank Cahill (Sam Shepard), a retired Marine.

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Release Date: December 04, 2009

MPAA: Rated R for language and some disturbing violent content.

Run-Time:110 Minutes

Writer: David Benioff

Directed By: Jim Sheridan

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