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Brother Franchise Guide: Movie Facts and Legacy

A TMDB-backed guide to Brother, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

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Brother (1997) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next.

Where to watch

Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.

Cast

Sergei Bodrov Jr. as Danila Bagrov; Viktor Sukhorukov as Viktor Bagrov; Yuriy Kuznetsov as "German" Hoffman; Svetlana Pismichenko as Sveta; Mariya Zhukova as Kat; Sergey Murzin as "Krugli"; Irina Rakshina as Zinka; Igor Shibanov as Policeman

About Brother

Danila goes to his successful brother, Victor, in Petersburg to start a new life. Unknown to Danila, Victor is a contract killer, but is in hiding after asking for too much money to assassinate a Chechen mob boss. To avoid exposure, Victor convinces Danila to kill the boss instead.

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  • Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema
  • Diablo

Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Brother?

Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.

Who is in the cast of Brother?

Sergei Bodrov Jr. as Danila Bagrov; Viktor Sukhorukov as Viktor Bagrov; Yuriy Kuznetsov as "German" Hoffman; Svetlana Pismichenko as Sveta; Mariya Zhukova as Kat; Sergey Murzin as "Krugli"; Irina Rakshina as Zinka; Igor Shibanov as Policeman

Is this Brother guide official?

No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

Sources

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