The Brother from Another Planet
Director: John Sayles
"He's not just another out-of-towner..."
A mute alien with the appearance of a black human is chased by outer-space bounty hunters through the streets of Harlem.
Where to Watch
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Cast
Joe Morton
The Brother
Rosanna Carter
West Indian Woman
Ray Ramirez
Hispanic Man
Yves Rene
Haitian Man
Peter Richardson
Islamic Man
Ginny Yang
Korean Shopkeeper
Daryl Edwards
Fly
Steve James
Odell
Leonard Jackson
Smokey
Bill Cobbs
Walter
Maggie Renzi
Noreen
Olga Merediz
Noreen's Client
In brief
The Brother from Another Planet (1984) is a comedy, science fiction, drama film. With an average rating of 6.7/10 from 102 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 48min. You can stream it on: Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Fandor, Sundance Now, Eternal Family, Artiflix.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Brother from Another Planet online?
The Brother from Another Planet is available on the following streaming services: Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Fandor, Sundance Now, Eternal Family, Artiflix. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is The Brother from Another Planet?
The Brother from Another Planet runs 108 minutes (1h 48min).
What rating does The Brother from Another Planet have?
The Brother from Another Planet has an average rating of 6.7/10 based on 102 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Brother from Another Planet from?
The Brother from Another Planet was released in 1984.
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