My Brother the Devil
Synopsis
Fourteen-year-old Mo is a lonely, sensitive boy whose hunger for the rant and banter of buddies makes him prone to tread dangerous territories. He idolizes his handsome older brother, Rashid, a charismatic, well-respected member of a local gang, whose drug dealing enables “Rash” to provide for his family. Aching to be seen as a tough guy himself, Mo takes a job that unlocks a fateful turn of events and forces the brothers to confront their inner demons. It turns out that hate is easy. It is love and understanding that take real courage.
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My Brother the Devil (2012) - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-02-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 22, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 25, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sally El Hosaini
- Screenplay & Story
- Sally El Hosaini
- Original Score
- Stuart Earl
- Original Title
- My Brother the Devil
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Worldwide Gross
- $10K
- Production Studios
- Rooks Nest Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sally El Hosaini
Sally El Hosaini
Stuart Earl
David Raedeker
Iain Kitching
Mohamed Hefzy, Sally El Hosaini, Julia Godzinskaya, Michael Sackler, Gayle Griffiths
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Earl
Original Music Composer
Sally El Hosaini
Director
Sally El Hosaini
Writer
Iain Kitching
Editor
Stéphane Collonge
Production Design
David Raedeker
Director of Photography
Rob Nicholls
Costume Design
Julia Godzinskaya
Producer
Michael Sackler
Producer
Gayle Griffiths
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Brother the Devil
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What is My Brother the Devil about?
Fourteen-year-old Mo is a lonely, sensitive boy whose hunger for the rant and banter of buddies makes him prone to tread dangerous territories. He idolizes his handsome older brother, Rashid, a charismatic, well-respected member of a local gang, whose drug dealing enables “Rash” to provide for his family. Aching to be seen as a tough guy himself, Mo takes a job that unlocks a fateful turn of events and forces the brothers to confront their inner demons. It turns out that hate is easy. It is love and understanding that take real courage.
Who directed My Brother the Devil?
My Brother the Devil was directed by Sally El Hosaini.
Who stars in My Brother the Devil?
The principal cast of My Brother the Devil includes James Floyd, Fady Elsayed, Saïd Taghmaoui, Aymen Hamdouchi, Ashley Thomas.
When was My Brother the Devil released and how long is it?
My Brother the Devil was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
How much did My Brother the Devil make at the box office?
My Brother the Devil grossed $10K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for My Brother the Devil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Brother the Devil was composed by Stuart Earl.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Brother the Devil?
My Brother the Devil holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).