6.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Brothers (2009)
Brothers (2009)
Overview
When his helicopter goes down during his fourth tour of duty in Afghanistan, Marine Sam Cahill is presumed dead. Back home, brother Tommy steps in to look over Sam’s wife, Grace, and two children. Sam’s surprise homecoming triggers domestic mayhem.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
6.6
Overview
When his helicopter goes down during his fourth tour of duty in Afghanistan, Marine Sam Cahill is presumed dead. Back home, brother Tommy steps in to look over Sam’s wife, Grace, and two children. Sam’s surprise homecoming triggers domestic mayhem.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film focuses on the devastating personal and familial consequences of war trauma (PTSD) without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology or offering a political solution. Its narrative centers on individual suffering and the struggle for healing within a family context, leading to a neutral rating.
The film features a traditional cast without explicit race or gender swaps of roles. Its narrative focuses on the struggles of a white male protagonist and his family, exploring themes of war and trauma without critiquing traditional identities or centering on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "Brothers" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on the psychological impact of war, family dynamics, and trauma, without incorporating any elements related to queer identity or experiences. Therefore, an evaluation of its LGBTQ+ portrayal is not applicable.
The film "Brothers" focuses on the psychological impact of war and PTSD on a returning Marine, as well as the complex family dynamics that unfold in his absence and upon his return. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2009 film "Brothers" is a remake of the 2004 Danish film "Brødre." All primary characters in the American adaptation retain the same gender as their counterparts in the original Danish version.
The 2009 film "Brothers" is a remake of a 2004 Danish film. The main characters in both versions, including the two brothers and the wife, are consistently portrayed by white actors, aligning with the original's depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
7.3
Critic Ratings
6.3
5.8
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