The Brother from Another Planet

He's not just another out-of-towner...

19841h 48m6.7(102 votes)

ComedyScience FictionDrama

Synopsis

A mute alien with the appearance of a black human is chased by outer-space bounty hunters through the streets of Harlem.

The Brother from Another Planet (1984) is a comedy, science fiction, and drama film directed by John Sayles. It stars Joe Morton, Rosanna Carter, and Ray Ramirez. The film runs for 1 hour 48 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.7 out of 10 from 102 votes.

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Director

John Sayles

Cast

Joe Morton

The Brother

Rosanna Carter

West Indian Woman

Ray Ramirez

Hispanic Man

Yves Rene

Haitian Man

Peter Richardson

Islamic Man

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Who stars in The Brother from Another Planet?

The Brother from Another Planet stars Joe Morton, Rosanna Carter, Ray Ramirez, and Yves Rene, and was directed by John Sayles.

How long is The Brother from Another Planet?

The Brother from Another Planet has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes.

When did The Brother from Another Planet come out?

The Brother from Another Planet was released in 1984.

What genre is The Brother from Another Planet?

The Brother from Another Planet is a comedy, science fiction, and drama film.

Is The Brother from Another Planet worth watching?

The Brother from Another Planet holds an average audience score of 6.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.