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Brother to Brother

5.520041h 34mMovieDrama

A drama that looks back on the Harlem Renaissance from the perspective of an elderly, black writer who meets a gay teenager in a New York homeless shelter.

DirectorRodney Evans
WriterRodney Evans
ProducersRodney Evans·Jim McKay

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KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Rodney Evans

AMAnthony Mackie
Anthony Mackie
Perry
LJLawrence Gilliard Jr.
Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
Marcus
DBDuane Boutte
Duane Boutte
Young Bruce
DSDaniel Sunjata
Daniel Sunjata
Langston
ABAlex Burns
Alex Burns
Jim
RFRay Ford
Ray Ford
Wally
AEAunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Zora
RRRoger Robinson
Roger Robinson
Bruce Nugent
CCChad L. Coleman
Chad L. Coleman
El
LRLance Reddick
Lance Reddick
James
JMJames Martinez
James Martinez
Julio - Perry's Boyfriend
OLOni Faida Lampley
Oni Faida Lampley
Evelyn

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Brother to Brother — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Brother to Brother?

Brother to Brother is streaming on Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Brother to Brother on Netflix?

No, Brother to Brother is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is Brother to Brother on Amazon Prime Video?

Brother to Brother isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Brother to Brother for free?

Brother to Brother is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.