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The Brother from Another Planet

The Brother from Another Planet

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

An alien slave crash-lands in New York City while being pursued by two Men in Black bounty hunters. His attempt to find a place for himself on Earth parallels that of the immigrant experience.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Brother from Another Planet
  • Genres: Comedy, Science Fiction
  • Release Date: 1984-09-07
  • Runtime: 109 minutes
  • Rating: 6.612/10 (89 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: A-Train Films
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.767
  • Languages: English, French, Spanish

Cast & Crew

Joe Morton

Joe Morton

as The Brother

Rosanna Carter

Rosanna Carter

as West Indian Woman

Ray Ramirez

Ray Ramirez

as Hispanic Man

Yves Rene

Yves Rene

as Haitian Man

Peter Richardson

Peter Richardson

as Islamic Man

Ginny Yang

Ginny Yang

as Korean Shopkeeper

Daryl Edwards

Daryl Edwards

as Fly

Steve James

Steve James

as Odell

Leonard Jackson

Leonard Jackson

as Smokey

Bill Cobbs

Bill Cobbs

as Walter

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

The Brother from Another Planet (1984), trailer

External Links

Keywords

allegoryhispanoamericanalien

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Brother from Another Planet?

The Brother from Another Planet is a Comedy, Science Fiction movie directed by . It was released on 1984-09-07.

Who are the main actors in The Brother from Another Planet?

The main cast includes Joe Morton, Rosanna Carter, Ray Ramirez, Yves Rene, Peter Richardson, .

Where can I watch The Brother from Another Planet online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Brother from Another Planet is available.

Is The Brother from Another Planet based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of The Brother from Another Planet?

The Brother from Another Planet has an IMDb rating of 6.612/10 based on 89 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Brother from Another Planet?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Brother from Another Planet?

The soundtrack was composed by A-Train Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Brother from Another Planet filmed?

The Brother from Another Planet was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Brother from Another Planet?

The total runtime of The Brother from Another Planet is 109 minutes.

Is The Brother from Another Planet suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Brother from Another Planet?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Brother from Another Planet.

Does The Brother from Another Planet have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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