Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "real-life-brothers-playing-brothers"

1. Mother! (2017)

R | 121 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

A couple's relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence.

Director: Darren Aronofsky | Stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris, Michelle Pfeiffer

Votes: 249,737 | Gross: $17.80M

2. Super 8 (2011)

PG-13 | 112 min | Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi

During the summer of 1979, a group of friends witness a train crash and investigate subsequent unexplained events in their small town.

Director: J.J. Abrams | Stars: Elle Fanning, AJ Michalka, Kyle Chandler, Joel Courtney

Votes: 367,592 | Gross: $127.00M

3. Bombshell (I) (2019)

R | 109 min | Biography, Drama

A group of women take on Fox News head Roger Ailes and the toxic atmosphere he presided over at the network.

Director: Jay Roach | Stars: Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie, John Lithgow

Votes: 126,915

4. Cowboys & Aliens (2011)

PG-13 | 119 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

A spaceship arrives in 1873 Arizona to take over the Earth, starting with the Wild West region. All that stands in their way: a posse of cowboys and natives.

Director: Jon Favreau | Stars: Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde, Abigail Spencer

Votes: 232,526 | Gross: $100.24M

5. At Close Range (1986)

R | 111 min | Crime, Drama

Reunited with his career criminal father, tough teen Brad thinks he's found his ticket to an exciting life of crime, only to find out he's wrong.

Director: James Foley | Stars: Sean Penn, Christopher Walken, Mary Stuart Masterson, Chris Penn

Votes: 17,752 | Gross: $2.35M

6. Sinister 2 (2015)

R | 97 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

A young mother and her twin sons move into a rural house that's marked for death.

Director: Ciarán Foy | Stars: James Ransone, Shannyn Sossamon, Robert Daniel Sloan, Dartanian Sloan

Votes: 60,592 | Gross: $27.74M

7. The Long Riders (1980)

R | 100 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

The origins, exploits and the ultimate fate of the Jesse James gang is told in a sympathetic portrayal of the bank robbers made up of brothers who begin their legendary bank raids because of revenge.

Director: Walter Hill | Stars: David Carradine, Stacy Keach, Dennis Quaid, Keith Carradine

Votes: 12,909 | Gross: $23.00M

8. Goodnight Mommy (2014)

R | 99 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Twin boys move to a new house with their mother after she has face-changing cosmetic surgery, but under the bandages is someone the boys don't recognize.

Directors: Severin Fiala, Veronika Franz | Stars: Lukas Schwarz, Elias Schwarz, Susanne Wuest, Hans Escher

Votes: 59,781 | Gross: $1.17M

9. The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996)

R | 130 min | Biography, Drama

The story of controversial pornography publisher Larry Flynt, and how he became a defender of free speech.

Director: Milos Forman | Stars: Woody Harrelson, Courtney Love, Edward Norton, Brett Harrelson

Votes: 100,749 | Gross: $20.19M

10. Rad (1986)

PG | 91 min | Drama, Sport

The story of one young man, Cru Jones, who has the intensity and desire to win a BMX race called Helltrack.

Director: Hal Needham | Stars: Bart Conner, Lori Loughlin, Bill Allen, Talia Shire

Votes: 7,058 | Gross: $2.02M

11. Tale of Tales (2015)

R | 134 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

From the bitter quest of the Queen of Longtrellis, to two mysterious sisters who provoke the passion of a king, to the King of Highhills obsessed with a giant Flea, these tales are inspired by the fairytales by Giambattista Basile.

Director: Matteo Garrone | Stars: Salma Hayek, Vincent Cassel, Toby Jones, John C. Reilly

Votes: 31,211 | Gross: $0.08M

12. The Cotton Club (1984)

R | 129 min | Crime, Drama, Music

Meet the jazz musicians, dancers, owner, and guests (like gangster Dutch Schultz) of The Cotton Club in 1928-1930s Harlem.

Director: Francis Ford Coppola | Stars: Richard Gere, Gregory Hines, Diane Lane, Lonette McKee

Votes: 19,555 | Gross: $25.93M

13. The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989)

R | 114 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

The lives of two struggling musicians, who happen to be brothers, inevitably change when they team up with a beautiful, up-and-coming singer.

Director: Steve Kloves | Stars: Jeff Bridges, Michelle Pfeiffer, Beau Bridges, Ellie Raab

Votes: 25,850 | Gross: $18.10M

14. My Best Friend (2018)

90 min | Drama, Romance

Lorenzo lives a sheltered life in Argentine Patagonia with his parents and little brother. When a good friend of the family dies in an accident, his son Caíto is taken in by them.

Director: Martín Deus | Stars: Ángelo Mutti Spinetta, Lautaro Rodríguez, Guillermo Pfening, Mariana Anghileri

Votes: 4,117

15. Twin Town (1997)

Unrated | 99 min | Comedy, Drama

Julian and Jeremy, two brothers prefer to spend their time on drugs and joyriding. When their father, Fatty Lewis, they show up demanding compensation.

Director: Kevin Allen | Stars: Llyr Ifans, Rhys Ifans, Dorien Thomas, Dougray Scott

Votes: 6,418 | Gross: $0.07M

16. The Flamingo Kid (1984)

PG-13 | 100 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A recent high-school graduate unsure of his future gets a summer job at the Flamingo beach club, and meets the charismatic Phil Brody.

Director: Garry Marshall | Stars: Matt Dillon, Hector Elizondo, Molly McCarthy, Martha Gehman

Votes: 6,084 | Gross: $23.86M

17. The Krays (1990)

R | 115 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

This fact-based movie follows the life of the twin crime-lords in London's '60s underworld.

Director: Peter Medak | Stars: Gary Kemp, Martin Kemp, Billie Whitelaw, Tom Bell

Votes: 9,050 | Gross: $2.06M

18. Cola de Mono (2018)

Unrated | 102 min | Drama, Thriller

Borja celebrates Christmas 1986 with his mother and his brother Vicente, but the party will be organized according to the directives that his father left before he died.

Director: Alberto Fuguet | Stars: Santiago Rodríguez Costabal, Cristóbal Rodríguez Costabal, Carmina Riego, Benjamin Bou

Votes: 963

19. Mo' Better Blues (1990)

R | 130 min | Drama, Music, Romance

Jazz trumpeter Bleek Gilliam makes questionable decisions in his professional and romantic lives.

Director: Spike Lee | Stars: Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Wesley Snipes, Giancarlo Esposito

Votes: 13,665 | Gross: $16.15M

20. Amusement (2008)

R | 85 min | Crime, Horror, Mystery

Three women are stalked by a killer with a grudge that extends back to the girls' childhoods.

Director: John Simpson | Stars: Katheryn Winnick, Laura Breckenridge, Jessica Lucas, Keir O'Donnell

Votes: 12,379

21. Rated X (2000 TV Movie)

R | 115 min | Biography, Drama

Biopic of notorious Mitchell Brothers who opened up a successful San Francisco strip club and thriving porn business that led to a downward spiral of power and greed.

Director: Emilio Estevez | Stars: Charlie Sheen, Emilio Estevez, Rafer Weigel, Tracy Hutson

Votes: 3,626

22. Dr. Alien (1989)

R | 90 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

A sexy substitute teacher replaces a teacher who was killed by a UFO encounter, but her research on a nerdy student is now making him a lady magnet.

Director: David DeCoteau | Stars: Billy Jayne, Judy Landers, Olivia Barash, Stuart Fratkin

Votes: 1,302

23. Housefull 2 (2012)

Not Rated | 145 min | Action, Comedy, Drama

A comedy of errors wherein four men help each other to fool their prospective father-in-laws creating a cascade of confusion and mayhem.

Director: Sajid Khan | Stars: Akshay Kumar, John Abraham, Asin Thottumkal, Jacqueline Fernandez

Votes: 15,834 | Gross: $1.50M

24. Alfa (2020)

40 min | Crime, Thriller

When newly examined stockbroker Adam is told that his father has died, he flies into a destructive world alongside his childhood friends. At the father's funeral Adam's big brother, Jakob ... See full summary »

Stars: Andreas Jessen, Sebastian Jessen, Lars Mikkelsen, Susanne Storm

Votes: 835

25. Bedre tider (2023)

105 min | Comedy, Drama

After their mother's death, Oskar leans on brother Karl. But Karl's bakery faces court due to their father's debt. United, can they save it?

Director: Milad Schwartz Avaz | Stars: Caspar Phillipson, Ari Alexander, Lars Brygmann, Sebastian Jessen

Votes: 135

26. Lymelife (2008)

R | 95 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A family unit begins to bow under the pressure of a failing marriage.

Director: Derick Martini | Stars: Rory Culkin, Alec Baldwin, Jill Hennessy, Emma Roberts

Votes: 14,614 | Gross: $0.43M

27. Before the Frost (2018)

104 min | Drama

In 1800s Denmark, a farmer has a bad harvest and thus not enough food for his family. He makes a deal, that includes his farm and his daughter getting married, with a nearby rich farmer.

Director: Michael Noer | Stars: Jesper Christensen, Clara Rosager, Magnus Krepper, Ghita Nørby

Votes: 1,581

28. Northwest (2013)

Not Rated | 91 min | Action, Crime, Drama

18-year-old Caspar wants to reach the top, no matter what. He carries out small-time break-ins for Jamal, before moving on to work for big player Björn. All goes well, until Jamal's gang ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Noer | Stars: Gustav Dyekjær Giese, Oscar Dyekjær Giese, Lene Maria Christensen, Annemieke Bredahl Peppink

Votes: 4,308

29. The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission (1987 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 90 min | Action, War

During WW2, American General Worden orders Major Wright to pick 12 condemned soldiers from the brig and parachute into occupied France where they must destroy a Nazi nerve gas facility and extricate the foreign scientists working there.

Director: Lee H. Katzin | Stars: Telly Savalas, Ernest Borgnine, Vince Edwards, Bo Svenson

Votes: 1,227

30. Give Me Your Hand (2008)

Unrated | 80 min | Drama, Romance

Twin 18-year-olds hitchhike to their mother's funeral in Spain. The journey changes their lives forever.

Director: Pascal-Alex Vincent | Stars: Alexandre Carril, Victor Carril, Anaïs Demoustier, Samir Harrag

Votes: 1,356 | Gross: $0.00M

31. The Falcon's Brother (1942)

Approved | 63 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

Tom Lawrence, Gay's brother, takes over for his injured sibling in a case which involves Nazi espionage and political assassination.

Director: Stanley Logan | Stars: George Sanders, Tom Conway, Jane Randolph, Don Barclay

Votes: 972

32. Her Name Was Jo (2020)

104 min | Adventure

Ten year old Jo spends her days along the Shenandoah River with her imaginary best friend Selma, fishing, scrapping for metal-surviving. But when her abusive junkie stepdad dies, Jo decides... See full summary »

Director: Joe Duca | Stars: Mary Cate Williams, Elisa Duca, Jim Constable, Nichole Naccash

Votes: 255

33. 6 Festivals (2022)

95 min | Drama, Music

Maxie, Summer and James share a deep bond and love for music. When James receives a devastating diagnosis, the friends throw themselves into a whirlwind of festivals in an attempt to escape reality.

Director: Macario De Souza | Stars: Rory Potter, Rasmus King, Yasmin Honeychurch, Guyala Bayles

Votes: 136

34. Book of Swords (1996)

84 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy

An Asian cop returns to Chicago to revenge his brother's death, only to come up against a psycho threesome on a killing spree.

Director: Peter Allen | Stars: Ho-Sung Pak, Liesl Lombardo, Richard Divizio, Taimak

Votes: 388

35. Iqbal & the Jewel of India (2018)

73 min | Adventure, Family

Iqbal wakes up one morning to the news of Aunt Fatwa being announced the Guardian of the Jewel - an Indian honorary title. Eager to get out of school Iqbal convinces his father to bring the... See full summary »

Director: Oliver Zahle | Stars: Hircano Soares, Liv Leman Brandorf, Arien Takiar, Tine Rangan Thiesgaard

Votes: 76

36. Nos cérémonies (2022)

104 min | Drama, Fantasy

Brothers Tony and Noé pass the long sweltering summer days playing games of chance and death - until the accident that will change their lives forever. Ten years later, their paths cross that of Cassandra, their childhood love.

Director: Simon Rieth | Stars: Raymond Baur, Simon Baur, Maïra Villena, Grégory Lu

Votes: 211

37. Alapaap (1984)

Drama, Horror, Thriller

A YOUNG WRITER'S JOURNEY TO CREATIVITY IS PROPELLED BY THE USE OF DRUGS THAT INDUCE HALLUCINATIONS AND BRING HIM TO HIGHLAND FOLK MYSTICISM.

Director: Tata Esteban | Stars: William Martinez, Mark Gil, Michael De Mesa, Tanya Gomez

Votes: 33

38. Kesyttömät veljekset (1969)

87 min | Drama

Two brothers, two different lifestyles collide. Eero is a young married man who opens up a print shop and struggles to get it going. Eki is a student with Marxist ideas, although he dates the daughter of a wealthy shipowner.

Director: Erkko Kivikoski | Stars: Eero Melasniemi, Riittaliisa Helminen, Pertti Melasniemi, Tarja Markus

Votes: 110

39. Hermanos (I) (2016)

19 min | Short, Drama

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Director: Javier Roldán | Stars: Pablo Arbues, Hugo Arbues, Luis Callejo, Estefanía de los Santos

Votes: 29

40. On Edge (1932)

18 min | Short, Comedy

A pair of brothers are left at an orphanage. Seven years later, they are on their own and ready for anything--or so they think.

Director: Alfred J. Goulding | Stars: William Mandel, Joe Mandel

41. Le miroir à trois faces: Le barbier de Séville (1964 TV Movie)

47 min | Comedy, Music, Romance

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Director: Alain Boudet | Stars: Cyril Atanassoff, Claude Bessy, Michèle Grellier, René Hémon

42. ABC Afterschool Specials (1972–1997)
Episode: Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia (1984)

60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

13-year-old boy has problems reading, which his teachers attribute to laziness. It is later discovered that he has Dyslexia.

Director: Alexander Grasshoff | Stars: Madge Sinclair, River Phoenix, Judy Farrell, Joaquin Phoenix

Votes: 97

43. Cluedo (1992–1993)
Episode: Palms of an Architect (1992)

Drama, Mystery

Professor Plum is greeted by the arrival of his brother Roger, but when his jealousy of Peter escalates, it cuts the family reunion short. What are the true intentions of Roger's visit, and who wanted him dead?

Director: Oscar Whitbread | Stars: Jane Badler, George Mallaby, Peter Sumner, Andrew Daddo

44. Diagnosis Murder (1993–2001)
Episode: Sleeping Murder (1999)

TV-PG | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

When a businessman runs through the streets to shoot an apparent nobody in clear daylight, Steve is puzzled.

Director: Ron Satlof | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Victoria Rowell, Charlie Schlatter, Barry Van Dyke

Votes: 87

45. Raid (2000)
Episode: Kaksi ruumista lisää... (2000)

TV-14 | 40 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Sundman collects a debt and Raid smells a rat.

Director: Tapio Piirainen | Stars: Antti Pääkkönen, Seppo Pääkkönen, Ville Martikainen, Ture Parviainen

Votes: 48

46. WMAC Masters (1995–1996)
Episode: Brothers in Arms (1995)

TV-Y7-FV | Action, Family, Sport

It's brother against brother as Superstar faces Star Warrior, then Olympus versus Tsunami. The winners will meet in the Battledome for a piece of the Dragon Belt. We also learn about the backstory between Superstar and Star Warrior.

Director: Isaac Florentine | Stars: Shannon Lee, Herb Perez, Hakim Alston, Ho-Sung Pak

Votes: 6

47. iCarly (2007–2012)
Episode: iPsycho (2010)

TV-G | 47 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

The iCarly crew meet a fan (Nora Dershlit) who seems normal. She locks them in her basement, and the only person who can save them is Gibby.

Director: Steve Hoefer | Stars: Miranda Cosgrove, Jennette McCurdy, Nathan Kress, Jerry Trainor

Votes: 364

48. 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020– )
Episode: Shift-Less (2022)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

Owen travels to Los Angeles to confront his estranged father and some painful childhood memories. Judd takes Wyatt to his family ranch where an emergency brings them closer together.

Director: Christine Khalafian | Stars: Rob Lowe, Gina Torres, Ronen Rubinstein, Sierra Aylina McClain

Votes: 488

49. The Finder (2012)
Episode: The Boy with the Bucket (2012)

TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Hearing one of his early finds, a masterly painting, is found a fabulous falsification by a computer, Walter is dead-set on rectifying his error, by finding the real one without fee, to ... See full summary »

Director: Vahan Moosekian | Stars: Geoff Stults, Maddie Hasson, Mercedes Mason, Michael Clarke Duncan

Votes: 363

50. 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020– )
Episode: A House Divided (2023)

TV-14 | Action, Drama, Thriller

When Tommy and Judd disagree on protocol during a rescue at paper mill, a full-on feud develops between the 126 EMS and Fire. Owen awaits news that could change his and T.K.'s lives forever.

Director: Tessa Blake | Stars: Rob Lowe, Gina Torres, Ronen Rubinstein, Sierra Aylina McClain

Votes: 347