5.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Brother (2000)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.9
Overview
A Japanese Yakuza gangster's deadly existence in his homeland gets him exiled to Los Angeles, where he is taken in by his little brother and his brother's gang.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
A Japanese Yakuza gangster's deadly existence in his homeland gets him exiled to Los Angeles, where he is taken in by his little brother and his brother's gang.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film is a brutal and fatalistic crime drama that explores the destructive nature of violence and rigid codes of honor within the Yakuza world, focusing on character and consequences rather than promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies.
The film features a visibly diverse cast, reflecting the various ethnic groups involved in its criminal underworld setting, rather than explicit race-swapping of traditional roles. The narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, with DEI themes not being central to its core message.
Secondary
The film 'Brother' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a yakuza member's experiences in the Los Angeles criminal underworld, with no elements related to queer identity or issues.
The film "Brother" by Takeshi Kitano is a crime drama centered on yakuza themes, violence, and male relationships. It does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Brother (2000) is an original film by Takeshi Kitano, not an adaptation of existing source material or a reboot. All characters were created for this specific film, meaning there are no pre-established canonical genders to be swapped.
Brother (2000) is an original film with no pre-existing source material or historical figures. All characters were created for this specific film, thus there are no instances of a character's race being changed from a prior established depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
7.1
Critic Ratings
4.7
4.7
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