The Brothers
“There is nothing like a good woman to make a brother want to be a man.”
Synopsis
This is the story of four African-American "yuppies" (a banker, a doctor, a lawyer, and a "playboy") who call themselves "The Brothers". When the playboy gets engaged, the other three friends find themselves having to come to terms with their own issues of commitment and honesty...
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Scene
Type: Clip • Published 2014-07-02
Top Cast
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Morris Chestnut
Jackson Smith
D.L. Hughley
Derrick West
Bill Bellamy
Brian Palmer
Shemar Moore
Terry White
Tatyana Ali
Cherie Smith
Jenifer Lewis
Louise Smith
Tamala Jones
Sheila West
Gabrielle Union
Denise Johnson
Clifton Powell
Fred Smith
Marla Gibbs
Mary West
Julie Benz
Jesse Caldwell
Vanessa Bell Calloway
Dr. Thelma Woolridge
Kim Porter
Sandra the Temp
Kimberly Scott
Redena's Mom
Tanya Wright
LaMuzindah
Nicole Cummins-Rubio
Female Bailiff
Aloma Wright
Helen Palmer
Nayo Wallace
Red the Stripper
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 23, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 23, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$27.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.65x
+$21.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Hardwick
- Screenplay & Story
- Gary Hardwick
- Original Title
- The Brothers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $27.9M
- Production Studios
- Screen Gems
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Hardwick
Gary Hardwick
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Hardwick
Director
Gary Hardwick
Writer
Julius LeFlore
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Brothers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Brothers about?
This is the story of four African-American "yuppies" (a banker, a doctor, a lawyer, and a "playboy") who call themselves "The Brothers". When the playboy gets engaged, the other three friends find themselves having to come to terms with their own issues of commitment and honesty...
Who directed The Brothers?
The Brothers was directed by Gary Hardwick.
Who stars in The Brothers?
The principal cast of The Brothers includes Morris Chestnut, D.L. Hughley, Bill Bellamy, Shemar Moore, Tatyana Ali.
When was The Brothers released and how long is it?
The Brothers was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Brothers?
The Brothers had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $27.9M at the worldwide box office (4.65 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Brothers?
The Brothers holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).