My Brother Tom
“Love and tragedy is just a short walk from home...”
Synopsis
A teenage girl, Jessica, befriends a teenage boy called Tom, who is bullied by a local gang. She is abused by Jack, who is both her neighbour and school teacher, and Tom is sexually abused by his father. Together they bond in the woods, creating a private reality that no-one else can enter.
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My Brother Tom - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-05-27
Top Cast
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Jenna Harrison
Jessica
Ben Whishaw
Tom
Honeysuckle Weeks
Sarah
Michael Erskine
Ian
Adrian Rawlins
Jack
Michael Tucek
Gang Leader
Michael Power
Gang Sidekick
Daniel Bliss
Gang Boy
Adam Paul Harvey
Gang Boy
Craig Vye
Gang Boy
Richard Hope
Jessica's Dad
Emily Barrett
Nicola
Patrick Godfrey
Father Felix
Jonathan Hackett
Tom's Dad
Peter England
Max
Elliott Tiney
Ade
Rosalind Whelan
Ade's Girlfriend
Glen Berry
Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 12, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dom Rotheroe
- Screenplay & Story
- Alison Beeton-Hilder, Dom Rotheroe
- Original Title
- My Brother Tom
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dom Rotheroe
Alison Beeton-Hilder, Dom Rotheroe
Robby Müller
David Charap
Carl Schönfeld, Robin Gutch, Roger Shannon, Paul Trijbits, Peter La Terriere
Department Leadership Roster
Alison Beeton-Hilder
Writer
Carl Schönfeld
Producer
Dom Rotheroe
Director
Dom Rotheroe
Writer
Robby Müller
Director of Photography
David Charap
Editor
Sarah Blenkinsop
Costume Design
Peter La Terriere
Producer
Isolde Sommerfeldt
Production Design
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Brother Tom
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What is My Brother Tom about?
A teenage girl, Jessica, befriends a teenage boy called Tom, who is bullied by a local gang. She is abused by Jack, who is both her neighbour and school teacher, and Tom is sexually abused by his father. Together they bond in the woods, creating a private reality that no-one else can enter.
Who directed My Brother Tom?
My Brother Tom was directed by Dom Rotheroe.
Who stars in My Brother Tom?
The principal cast of My Brother Tom includes Jenna Harrison, Ben Whishaw, Honeysuckle Weeks, Michael Erskine, Adrian Rawlins.
When was My Brother Tom released and how long is it?
My Brother Tom was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Brother Tom?
My Brother Tom holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).