My Brother the Devil

My Brother the Devil

Directed by Sally El Hosaini

Produced by Rooks Nest Entertainment

2012111 min6.4 / 10

A gritty coming-of-age drama about two brothers navigating gang life, identity, and the courage required to choose love over hate.

Fourteen-year-old Mo is a lonely, sensitive boy whose hunger for the rant and banter of buddies makes him prone to tread dangerous territories. He idolizes his handsome older brother, Rashid, a charismatic, well-respected member of a local gang, whose drug dealing enables “Rash” to provide for his family. Aching to be seen as a tough guy himself, Mo takes a job that unlocks a fateful turn of events and forces the brothers to confront their inner demons. It turns out that hate is easy. It is love and understanding that take real courage.

Questions people ask

  • Is My Brother the Devil sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is My Brother the Devil violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is My Brother the Devil scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Does My Brother the Devil end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is My Brother the Devil easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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31/ 100

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Love40

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