


Film · Released
The Brother from Another Planet
“He's not just another out-of-towner...”
The Brother from Another Planet at a glance
The Brother from Another Planet is a 1984 comedy and science fiction film, running 1h 48m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: NR in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Artiflix.
Rated NR in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1984-09-07
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Genres
- Comedy, Science Fiction, Drama
- Director
- John Sayles
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.7 / 10 · 102 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmA mute alien with the appearance of a black human is chased by outer-space bounty hunters through the streets of Harlem.
Cast
14 names
Joe MortonThe Brother
Ray RamirezHispanic Man
Daryl EdwardsFly
Steve JamesOdell
Leonard JacksonSmokey
Bill CobbsWalter
Maggie RenziNoreen
Olga MeredizNoreen's Client
Tom WrightSam
Minnie GentryMrs. BrownQuestions about The Brother from Another Planet
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Brother from Another Planet in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Brother from Another Planet is listed on Artiflix. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Brother from Another Planet suitable for children?
The Brother from Another Planet is rated NR in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Brother from Another Planet about?
A mute alien with the appearance of a black human is chased by outer-space bounty hunters through the streets of Harlem.
How long is The Brother from Another Planet?
The Brother from Another Planet runs for 1h 48m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Brother from Another Planet trailer?
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