Brother (2000)
Kernel Score: 79% · 513 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2000-12-13
Runtime: 113 minutes
Where to watch Brother
- Rent: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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. Original Title: ブラザー
Brother parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Brother is an R-rated yakuza crime thriller involving gangster violence, assassination, and drug dealing in a criminal underworld.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Features gangster violence and assassination central to its yakuza crime plot, consistent with the R rating.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — Drug dealing and the war on drugs are significant plot elements.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Brother
If you liked Brother, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Violent Cop (1989) — 80%
- Scarface (1983) — 88%
- Menace II Society (1993) — 85%
- State of Grace (1990) — 75%
- Branded to Kill (1967) — 79%
- The Yakuza (1974) — 79%
- Traffic (2000) — 79%
- Contract Killer (1998) — 77%
Director
Cast
- Takeshi Kitano as Aniki Yamamoto
- Omar Epps as Denny
- Claude Maki as Ken
- Susumu Terajima as Kato
- Masaya Katō as Shirase
- Royale Watkins as Jay
- Lombardo Boyar as Mo
- Ryo Ishibashi as Ishihara
- James Shigeta as Sugimoto
- Tatyana Ali as Latifa
Brother FAQ
Is Brother good?
Brother has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 513 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Brother?
In the US you can rent it from Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is Brother OK for kids?
Brother is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Brother is an R-rated yakuza crime thriller involving gangster violence, assassination, and drug dealing in a criminal underworld.
What movies are like Brother?
If you liked Brother, try Violent Cop, Scarface, Menace II Society and State of Grace.