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Brothers

2004 · 117 min · Director: Susanne Bier

Brothers (2004) is a war drama, directed by Susanne Bier. It stars Connie Nielsen and Ulrich Thomsen. The 117-minute film holds an audience score of 6.8/10.

What Brothers Is About

Michael, a Danish officer, is sent to Afghanistan for three months. On his first mission his helicopter is shot down and he is taken prisoner, while his family is told he is dead. His wife Sarah and their two daughters are left behind, and Michael's brother Jannik, who has a criminal record, starts looking after them. Then Michael comes back, and the man who returns is not the one who left. Susanne Bier directed; Connie Nielsen, Ulrich Thomsen and Nikolaj Lie Kaas play it. It was remade in America in 2009 as Brothers; this is not that film.

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What is Brothers about?

Michael, a Danish officer, is sent to Afghanistan for three months. On his first mission his helicopter is shot down and he is taken prisoner, while his family is told he is dead.

Where can I watch Brothers?

Brothers is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Brothers?

Brothers runs for 117 minutes (1h 57m).

When did Brothers come out?

Brothers was released in 2004.

Who directed Brothers?

Brothers was directed by Susanne Bier.

Who stars in Brothers?

Brothers stars Connie Nielsen, Ulrich Thomsen, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Sarah Juel Werner.

What is Brothers's rating?

Brothers holds 7.5/10 on IMDb and 6.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 74 out of 100.

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