Best Movies Guide: Why Brothers Still Matters
A TMDB-backed guide to Brothers, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

Brothers (2009) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. There are two sides to every family.
Where to watch
Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.
Cast
Tobey Maguire as Capt. Sam Cahill; Jake Gyllenhaal as Tommy Cahill; Natalie Portman as Grace Cahill; Sam Shepard as Hank Cahill; Mare Winningham as Elsie Cahill; Bailee Madison as Isabelle Cahill; Taylor Geare as Maggie Cahill; Patrick John Flueger as Private Joe Willis
About 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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- The Glass House
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- The Client
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Brothers?
Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.
Who is in the cast of Brothers?
Tobey Maguire as Capt. Sam Cahill; Jake Gyllenhaal as Tommy Cahill; Natalie Portman as Grace Cahill; Sam Shepard as Hank Cahill; Mare Winningham as Elsie Cahill; Bailee Madison as Isabelle Cahill; Taylor Geare as Maggie Cahill; Patrick John Flueger as Private Joe Willis
Is this Brothers guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



