My Brother Is an Only Child

My Brother Is an Only Child

Sometimes the things we fight about are what brings us closest together.

Directed by Daniele Luchetti

Produced by Cattleya, Babe Film

2007108 min6.7 / 10

A dramedy about two brothers on opposite sides of 1960s Italian politics who find unexpected common ground through rivalry, love, and the messy realities of ideology.

Accio and Manrico are siblings from a working-class family in 1960s Italy: older Manrico is handsome, charismatic, and loved by all, while younger Accio is sulky, hot-headed, and treats life as a battleground — much to his parents' chagrin. After the former is drawn into left-wing politics, Accio joins the fascists out of spite, but his flimsy beliefs are put to test when he falls for Manrico's like-minded girlfriend.

Where to watch

Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.

Questions people ask

  • Is My Brother Is an Only Child sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is My Brother Is an Only Child easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Does My Brother Is an Only Child end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is My Brother Is an Only Child violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is My Brother Is an Only Child scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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48/ 100

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Familiar shape, done well.

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Love55

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