Name: The Brother from Another Planet
Director: John Sayles
Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction, Drama, Sci-Fi
Released: 1984-01-01
Duration: PT1h 48mM
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Joe Morton, Rosanna Carter, Ray Ramirez, Yves Rene, Peter Richardson

Question 1

What is The Brother from Another Planet (1984) about?

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

Question 2

Who stars in The Brother from Another Planet?

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The Brother from Another Planet stars Joe Morton (The Brother), Rosanna Carter (West Indian Woman), Ray Ramirez (Hispanic Man), Yves Rene (Haitian Man), Peter Richardson (Islamic Man). The film was directed by John Sayles.

Question 3

How long is The Brother from Another Planet?

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The Brother from Another Planet has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1984. It is rated NR.

Question 4

Is The Brother from Another Planet worth watching?

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The Brother from Another Planet holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 89. Fans of Comedy, Science Fiction, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch The Brother from Another Planet?

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