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Brother

7.120001h 53m18MovieCrimeDramaThriller

A Japanese Yakuza gangster's deadly existence in his homeland gets him exiled to Los Angeles, where he is taken in by his little brother and his brother's gang.

DirectorTakeshi Kitano
WriterTakeshi Kitano
ProducersJeremy Thomas·Peter Watson

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Cast · Directed by Takeshi Kitano

TKTakeshi Kitano
Takeshi Kitano
Aniki Yamamoto
OEOmar Epps
Omar Epps
Denny
CMClaude Maki
Claude Maki
Ken
STSusumu Terajima
Susumu Terajima
Kato
MKMasaya Katō
Masaya Katō
Shirase
RWRoyale Watkins
Royale Watkins
Jay
LBLombardo Boyar
Lombardo Boyar
Mo
RIRyo Ishibashi
Ryo Ishibashi
Ishihara
JSJames Shigeta
James Shigeta
Sugimoto
TATatyana Ali
Tatyana Ali
Latifa
JRJoseph Ragno
Joseph Ragno
Rossi
RORen Osugi
Ren Osugi
Harada

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Brother — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Brother?

Brother is streaming on BFI Player and Channel 4 Plus in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Brother on Netflix?

No, Brother is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on BFI Player and Channel 4 Plus.

Is Brother on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Brother isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on BFI Player and Channel 4 Plus instead.

Where can I watch Brother for free?

Brother is available on BFI Player and Channel 4 Plus in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.