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Brothers

7.3/10

Rating

105 min

Runtime

2009

Release Year

Jim Sheridan

Director

Cast

Tobey Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal, Natalie Portman, Sam Shepard, Mare Winningham

Quick Synopsis

Marine Sam Cahill is declared dead after his helicopter crashes during his fourth deployment in Afghanistan. While Sam is believed to be gone, his brother Tommy takes responsibility for caring for Sam's wife, Grace, and their two children at home. However, when Sam unexpectedly returns alive, his arrival disrupts the family's life and creates tension within the household.

Detailed Synopsis of Brothers

When his helicopter goes down during his fourth tour of duty in Afghanistan, Marine Sam Cahill is presumed dead. Back home, brother Tommy steps in to look over Sam’s wife, Grace, and two children. Sam’s surprise homecoming triggers domestic mayhem.

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