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  • 2020
  • PG-13
  • 1 h 36 m
  • 2020
  • PG-13
  • 1 h 36 m

Summary Renato, a successful Mexican aviation executive, is shocked to discover he has an American half-brother he never knew about, the free-spirited Asher. The two very different half-brothers are forced on a road journey together masterminded by their ailing father, tracing the path their father took as an immigrant from Mexico to the US.

Directed By: Luke Greenfield

Written By: Ali LeRoi, Eduardo Cisneros, Jason Shuman

  • 2020
  • PG-13
  • 1 h 36 m
  • 2020
  • PG-13
  • 1 h 36 m

Half Brothers

Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
30
User Score Generally Unfavorable Based on 10 User Ratings
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Summary Renato, a successful Mexican aviation executive, is shocked to discover he has an American half-brother he never knew about, the free-spirited Asher. The two very different half-brothers are forced on a road journey together masterminded by their ailing father, tracing the path their father took as an immigrant from Mexico to the US.

Directed By: Luke Greenfield

Written By: Ali LeRoi, Eduardo Cisneros, Jason Shuman

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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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14% Positive
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Generally Unfavorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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67
Nov 30, 2020
There is an intentionality here that is overwhelmingly optimistic while also insisting on acknowledging all of the troubles of our current moment. And while this does not always mix well with some of the slapstick, the alchemy is ultimately fulfilling.
By Dan Mecca FULL REVIEW
50
Dec 9, 2020
Because of the movie’s uneven story and characters, it’s a bumpy ride no matter which route you take.
By Monica Castillo FULL REVIEW

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30% Mixed
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60% Negative
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50
Dec 2, 2020
There’s much to like about the road-trip comedy Half Brothers. It’s funny, smart, topical and even touching at times. But it’s hard to overcome the inescapable rot at its center.
By Michael Ordoña FULL REVIEW
38
Dec 14, 2020
I’d say Half Brothers half works, but that’s unjustifiably generous.
By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW
30
Dec 11, 2020
It’s a slick film that’s forgettable at best, annoyingly broad and unfunny at worst.
By Dennis Harvey FULL REVIEW
20
Dec 4, 2020
With way too many tonal shifts and a narrative that trades cohesion for caprice, the film feels like riding shotgun with a toddler attempting to drive a manual transmission.
By Josh Kupecki FULL REVIEW
20
Dec 3, 2020
The movie clearly intends to send a serious message about how draconian immigration policies tear families apart. But a hard-hitting drama would be preferable to this strenuously wacky bromance.
By Ben Kenigsberg FULL REVIEW
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Production Company Art In Motion, Focus Features
Release Date Dec 4, 2020
Duration 1 h 36 m
Rating PG-13
Genres
Tagline There's no running from family.
Website https://www.focusfeatures.com/half-brothers
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