7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Brotherhood (2006)
Brotherhood (2006)
Overview
A working-class Irish family rules a city built on loyalty and corruption. The Caffee brothers, Tommy, a rising politician desperate for reelection, and Michael, a hardened criminal returning from seven years on the run and eager to reclaim his turf, fight for survival on opposite sides of the law. In their ruthless quest for power, the entire Caffee family is driven to lies, betrayal and infidelity -- threatening to tear them and the city of Providence, RI apart.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
7.5
Overview
A working-class Irish family rules a city built on loyalty and corruption. The Caffee brothers, Tommy, a rising politician desperate for reelection, and Michael, a hardened criminal returning from seven years on the run and eager to reclaim his turf, fight for survival on opposite sides of the law. In their ruthless quest for power, the entire Caffee family is driven to lies, betrayal and infidelity -- threatening to tear them and the city of Providence, RI apart.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film critiques the destructive power of group loyalty and peer pressure within a fraternity, focusing on the moral dilemmas and individual choices that lead to a cover-up and eventual exposure. Its resolution emphasizes individual accountability and the pursuit of truth, rather than promoting a specific political ideology or advocating for broad systemic reform.
The movie primarily features traditional casting without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on the dangers of fraternity hazing and power dynamics, rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The series 'Brotherhood' features a significant LGBTQ+ character, Declan Giggs, whose arc explores the complexities of being a gay man in a demanding profession. The show portrays his struggles with dignity and empathy, framing societal and professional obstacles as external challenges rather than inherent flaws of his identity. This nuanced depiction contributes to a net positive portrayal.
The series consistently portrays Catholicism as a source of guilt, hypocrisy, and moral conflict for its characters, particularly the Caffee brothers. While offering some comfort, the narrative frequently highlights the stark contrast between religious teachings and the characters' corrupt actions, without a strong counterbalancing positive portrayal of the faith itself.
The television series 'Brotherhood' primarily focuses on political and criminal family drama in Providence, Rhode Island. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present within its narrative, leading to an N/A rating for portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Brotherhood (2006) is an original television series. Its characters were created for the show and do not have pre-existing canonical or historical genders from source material, prior adaptations, or real-world history. Therefore, no gender swaps occur.
Brotherhood is an original television series, not an adaptation of existing source material or a biopic. All characters were created for the show, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to be swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.7
6.8
Critic Ratings
7.9
7.5
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