Brothers by Blood

Peter and Michael, raised on the streets of Philadelphia, are the children of Irish mob members, forever linked by the crimes of their fathers. 30 years later, Michael now runs the criminal organization and lusts for more power, his dangerous antics frequently held in check by his cautious cousin Peter. Haunted by the death of his sister, whose passing destroyed both his parents, Peter is caught between the dreams of childhood and the realities of his life as an enforcer. His only reprieve is a local boxing gym, a sanctuary that is quickly threatened as Michael’s desire for control escalates.

Keywords

  • American Cinema
  • Deauville Film Festival
  • Deauville Film Festival: Highlight on the American Cinema (home)
  • Mafia & Cinema
  • Matthias Schoenaerts
  • Revenge Movies
  • The Best Anti-Heroes
  • The Sooner team's favorites: Mathieu
  • Thriller

Actors

  • Matthias Schoenaerts
  • Joel Kinnaman
  • Maika Monroe
  • Paul Schneider
  • Ryan Phillippe

Director

  • Jérémie Guez

Crime, Action & Aventure


1h 45min


-12

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Belgium
France
United States of America
2021
Peter and Michael, raised on the streets of Philadelphia, are the children of Irish mob members, forever linked by the crimes of their fathers. 30 years later, Michael now runs the criminal organization and lusts for more power, his dangerous antics frequently held in check by his cautious cousin Peter. Haunted by the death of his sister, whose passing destroyed both his parents, Peter is caught between the dreams of childhood and the realities of his life as an enforcer. His only reprieve is a local boxing gym, a sanctuary that is quickly threatened as Michael’s desire for control escalates.

Peter and Michael, raised on the streets of Philadelphia, are the children of Irish mob members, forever linked by the crimes of their fathers. 30 years later, Michael now runs the criminal organization and lusts for more power, his dangerous antics frequently held in check by his cautious cousin Peter. Haunted by the death of his sister, whose passing destroyed both his parents, Peter is caught between the dreams of childhood and the realities of his life as an enforcer. His only reprieve is a local boxing gym, a sanctuary that is quickly threatened as Michael’s desire for control escalates.


Cast & Crew