Half Brothers (2020)
Kernel Score: 81% · 218 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2020-12-04
Runtime: 96 minutes
Where to watch Half Brothers
- Stream: Peacock, YouTube TV, USA Network
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Mexican aviation exec Renato is shocked to learn that he has an American half-brother he never knew about: free-spirited Asher. They are forced on a road trip together, tracing the path their father took from Mexico to the U.S.
Half Brothers parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Half Brothers is a PG-13 comedy-drama about two newly discovered half-brothers on a road trip retracing their father's immigration journey.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Luke Greenfield
Cast
- José Zúñiga as Evaristo
- Luis Gerardo Méndez as Renato Murguía
- Vincent Spano as Mr. B
- Alma Sisneros as Sister Helen
- Shira Scott Astrof as American Reporter
- Connor Del Rio as Asher Murguía
- Howard Ferguson Jr. as Corrections Officer Frey
- Hayes Hargrove as Chatty Ride Pair Driver
- Bianca Marroquín as Tere Murguia
- Catherine Haun as Older Nun
Half Brothers FAQ
Is Half Brothers good?
Half Brothers has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 218 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Half Brothers?
In the US you can stream Half Brothers on Peacock, YouTube TV and USA Network and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Half Brothers OK for kids?
Half Brothers is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Half Brothers is a PG-13 comedy-drama about two newly discovered half-brothers on a road trip retracing their father's immigration journey.
What movies are like Half Brothers?
If you liked Half Brothers, try Little Miss Sunshine, Benny & Joon, The Most Beautiful Day and The Last Detail.