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The Brothers

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63% Tomatometer 59 Reviews 84% Popcornmeter 10,000+ Ratings
Follows the hilarious path of four African-American men as they take on love, sex, friendship and two of life's most terrifying prospects -- commitment and honesty. Lifelong friends banded together to weather love's innate terrors and occasional triumphs in this brazenly comic yet painfully true exploration of the battle between the sexes. Amidst the career track, basketball and bar hopping, "The Brothers" love women -- as many as possible -- but a shocking revelation tests their friendship.
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Critics Consensus

Often seen as a Waiting to Exhale with men, The Brothers is amiable. However, it feels superficial and somewhat of a retread.

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Rita Kempley Washington Post Mar 23, 2001
A lively, affectionate and well-acted romantic comedy. Go to Full Review Jessica Winter Village Voice Mar 23, 2001
Airless and oddly fatiguing. Go to Full Review Mike Clark USA Today Mar 23, 2001
It's easier to laugh with the movie than take it seriously. Go to Full Review Betsy Bozdech DVDJournal.com Jan 15, 2022
2.5/4
Like its four heroes, The Brothers looks good, knows just what to say, and mostly means well - but still has its faults. Go to Full Review Susan Tavernetti Palo Alto Weekly May 20, 2003
3/4
Jeffrey Westhoff Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL) Jun 20, 2002
2.5/4
An entertaining but too-familiar comedy about the romantic woes of African-Americans. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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MarthaLucia M @RT06429414 May 15, 2025 I liked it from beginning to end the actors and actress are amazing love is a scary thing I should know becarefull who you give your heart to especially online See more Mar 21, 2019 Love this movie. Underrated classic. We need a blu ray release. See more Dec 14, 2016 12/13/2016: An ok movie. Nothing great, but worth watching once. See more Feb 25, 2016 This was just a great film from start to finish... all four fellas played well off each other... & if you knew me... you'd know how I hate giving Shemar Moore any credit. See more Nov 25, 2012 Belle histoire d'amitié entre 4 potes qui se dépatouillent comme ils peuvent avec les (nombreuses !) femmes de leurs vies. Drôle, touchant, sympa. See more Oct 14, 2012 I love this movie.It's great ,especially looking at some bare chests. See more Read all reviews
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Gary Hardwick

Director

Morris Chestnut

Jackson Smith

D.L. Hughley

Derrick West

Bill Bellamy

Brian Palmer

Shemar Moore

Terry White

Gabrielle Union

Denise Johnson

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The Brothers

(L to R) Brian (Bill Bellamy), Derrick (D.L. Hughley), Terry (Shemar Moore) and Jackson (Morris Chestnut). Gary Hardwick, the director of THE BROTHERS. Terry (Shemar Moore) and fiancée BeBe (Susan Dalian) work out pre-wedding jitters. Married life for Shelia and Derrick West (Tamala R. Jones and D.L. Hughley) has its ups and downs. Successful Jackson Smith (Morris Chestnut) is a stranger to commitment until he meets smart and sexy Denise (Gabrielle Union). (L to R) Jackson (Morris Chestnut), Derrick (D.L. Hughley), Brian (Bill Bellamy) and Terry (Shemar Moore). View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis Follows the hilarious path of four African-American men as they take on love, sex, friendship and two of life's most terrifying prospects -- commitment and honesty. Lifelong friends banded together to weather love's innate terrors and occasional triumphs in this brazenly comic yet painfully true exploration of the battle between the sexes. Amidst the career track, basketball and bar hopping, "The Brothers" love women -- as many as possible -- but a shocking revelation tests their friendship.
Director
Gary Hardwick
Producer
Paddy Cullin, Darin Scott
Screenwriter
Gary Hardwick
Distributor
Screen Gems, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co
Screen Gems, Reachfar Films, Inc.
Rating
R (Strong Sexual Content|Language)
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 23, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 24, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$27.5M
Runtime
1h 41m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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