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The Brother from Another Planet

NR19841h 48mJohn Sayles
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 89% · Metacritic 70

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

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

ComedyScience FictionDrama
AllegorySatireHispanoamericanAlien

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

Who stars in The Brother from Another Planet?

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.

How long is The Brother from Another Planet?

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

Is The Brother from Another Planet worth watching?

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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