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The Brother from Another Planet

6.719841h 48mRMovieComedyScience FictionDrama

A mute alien with the appearance of a black human is chased by outer-space bounty hunters through the streets of Harlem.

DirectorJohn Sayles
WriterJohn Sayles
ProducersPeggy Rajski·Maggie Renzi

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Cast · Directed by John Sayles

JMJoe Morton
Joe Morton
The Brother
RC
Rosanna Carter
West Indian Woman
RRRay Ramirez
Ray Ramirez
Hispanic Man
YR
Yves Rene
Haitian Man
PR
Peter Richardson
Islamic Man
GY
Ginny Yang
Korean Shopkeeper
DEDaryl Edwards
Daryl Edwards
Fly
SJSteve James
Steve James
Odell
LJLeonard Jackson
Leonard Jackson
Smokey
BCBill Cobbs
Bill Cobbs
Walter
MRMaggie Renzi
Maggie Renzi
Noreen
OMOlga Merediz
Olga Merediz
Noreen's Client

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The Brother from Another Planet — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Brother from Another Planet?

The Brother from Another Planet is streaming on Sundance Now, Fandor and AMC+ in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Brother from Another Planet on Netflix?

No, The Brother from Another Planet is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Sundance Now and Fandor.

Is The Brother from Another Planet on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Brother from Another Planet isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Sundance Now and Fandor instead.

Where can I watch The Brother from Another Planet for free?

The Brother from Another Planet is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV and Plex in Canada.