Brothers by Blood (2020)

A tale of family, friendships and betrayal in the violent world of the Philadelphia mob.

Director:

Jérémie Guez

Writers:

Peter Dexter (based on the novel 'Brotherly Love' by) (as Pete Dexter), Jérémie Guez

Stars:

Matthias Schoenaerts, Joel Kinnaman, Maika Monroe

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Matthias Schoenaerts	...	Peter
Joel Kinnaman	...	Michael
Maika Monroe	...	Grace
Paul Schneider	...	Jimmy
Nicholas Crovetti	...	Young Peter
Ryan Phillippe	...	Charley
Felix Scott	...	Phil
James Nelson-Joyce	...	Leonard
Antoni Corone	...	Bono
Carlos Schram	...	Carlos
Tarek Hamite	...	Ryan
Tim Ahern	...	Councilman Taylor
Nigel Barber	...	Reggie (Horse Trainer)
Colin Moody	...	Veterinarian
Grace Bilik	...	Little Girl

Storyline

In the City of Brotherly Love, eight-year-old Peter Flood helplessly watches on as his little sister is killed by a neighbor's reckless driving. Tormented with grief and resentment, his father finds revenge as the only solution, leaving lasting generational wounds. Thirty years later, Peter still wrestles with the guilt he feels over his sister's death and his father's vengeance. As he tries to distance himself from the criminal family business, his cousin, Michael, becomes more powerful in the hierarchy. Bonded by blood, neither man can escape violence as they are dragged further into a chilling cycle of betrayal and retribution.

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Plot Keywords:

betrayal | cousin cousin relationship | criminal family | irish mob | philadelphia mob | 

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive language, some violence, sexual references and brief drug use

Did You Know?

Trivia

This movie is based on the 1991 novel "Brotherly Love" by former Philadelphia reporter, columnist, National Book Award-winner and screenwriter Peter Dexter.

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Soundtracks

The Sound of Philadelphia
Written by Séverin Favriau

User Reviews

Well its not Bridgerton

It captured the essence of the city better than other movies and I enjoy that. Most movies set in Philly spend time at City Hall etc - where we bring tourists. I can't imagine Matthias Schoenaerts in a car chase - he is more Michael Corleone than Pacino.

Sure its was a slow burn but it was more realistic than most crime movies.

The story isn't original but the resolution at the end is more true to life.

I've wasted 2 hours on worse films

Details

Country:

France Belgium Netherlands USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 January 2021 (USA)

Also Known As:

Brothers by Blood

Company Credits

Production Co:

Brookstreet Pictures, Cheyenne Films, Gapbusters

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1