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Where to watch The Brother from Another Planet(1984)

Movie · 1984 · 1h 48m · Comedy, Science Fiction, Drama

In the United States, The Brother from Another Planet is available to stream on Philo, AMC+, Fandor, Sundance Now, Eternal Family, and Artiflix. It's also free on The Roku Channel, Kanopy, FlixHouse, Pluto TV, Plex, Plex Channel, Darkroom, Fawesome, Mometu, Tubi TV, and YOW.tv. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV.

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Where to stream The Brother from Another Planet

Availability in United States

Included with subscription

  • PhiloPhilo
  • AMC+AMC+
  • FandorFandor
  • Sundance NowSundance Now
  • Eternal FamilyEternal Family
  • ArtiflixArtiflix

Free

  • The Roku ChannelThe Roku Channel
  • KanopyKanopy
  • FlixHouseFlixHouse
  • Pluto TVPluto TV
  • PlexPlex
  • Plex ChannelPlex Channel
  • DarkroomDarkroom
  • FawesomeFawesome
  • MometuMometu
  • Tubi TVTubi TV
  • YOW.tvYOW.tv

Rent

  • Amazon VideoAmazon Video
  • Apple TVApple TV

Buy

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  • Apple TVApple TV
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Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.

The Brother from Another Planet plot summary

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.

Details

Release date
September 7, 1984
Runtime
1h 48m
Genres
Comedy, Science Fiction, Drama
Directed by
John Sayles
Country
United States
TMDB rating
6.7 / 10 · 102 votes

The Brother from Another Planet trailer

Cast

  • Joe MortonJoe MortonThe Brother
  • Rosanna CarterWest Indian Woman
  • Ray RamirezRay RamirezHispanic Man
  • Yves ReneHaitian Man
  • Peter RichardsonIslamic Man
  • Ginny YangKorean Shopkeeper
  • Daryl EdwardsDaryl EdwardsFly
  • Steve JamesSteve JamesOdell
  • Leonard JacksonLeonard JacksonSmokey
  • Bill CobbsBill CobbsWalter

FAQ

Where can I watch The Brother from Another Planet?

In the United States, The Brother from Another Planet is available to stream on Philo, AMC+, Fandor, Sundance Now, Eternal Family, and Artiflix. It's also free on The Roku Channel, Kanopy, FlixHouse, Pluto TV, Plex, Plex Channel, Darkroom, Fawesome, Mometu, Tubi TV, and YOW.tv. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV.

Can I rent or buy The Brother from Another Planet?

Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV.

How long is The Brother from Another Planet?

The Brother from Another Planet runs 1h 48m (108 minutes).

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