Brother 2 (2000)
Kernel Score: 80% · 306 TMDB ratings
Genres: Action, Crime, Drama
Released: 2000-05-11
Runtime: 122 minutes
Overview
Arriving in Moscow, Chechen War veteran Danila meets Konstantin, an old friend who tells him that his twin brother has been forced into signing a crooked contract with a US ice hockey team. Soon after this meeting, Danila discovers Konstantin dead and he sets out to avenge his death; a journey that leads him to Chicago and a whole new experience.
Brother 2 parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that this Russian action-crime drama follows a war veteran on a violent revenge mission after his friend's murder.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Centers on a war veteran avenging a friend's murder, involving criminal violence across Moscow and Chicago.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Aleksei Balabanov
Cast
- Sergei Bodrov Jr. as Danila Bagrov
- Viktor Sukhorukov as Viktor Bagrov
- Aleksandr Dyachenko as Kostya / Mitya
- Kirill Pirogov as Ilya
- Gary Houston as Mennis
- Sergey Makovetskiy as Belkin
- Dmitriy Orlov as Bandit
- Konstantin Murzenko as Fascist
- Vladislav Opelyants as Himself
- Yanina Kogut
Brother 2 FAQ
Is Brother 2 good?
Brother 2 has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Is Brother 2 OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that this Russian action-crime drama follows a war veteran on a violent revenge mission after his friend's murder.
What movies are like Brother 2?
If you liked Brother 2, try The Enforcer, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, M and L.A. Confidential.