Directed by Jim Sheridan, Brothers is a remake of the 2004 Danish film Brødre . It explores the emotional fallout of war on a family, specifically focusing on the relationship between two brothers and the wife of one who is presumed dead in Afghanistan. December 4, 2009 (USA).
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Stars Tobey Maguire as Sam Cahill, Jake Gyllenhaal as Tommy Cahill, and Natalie Portman as Grace Cahill.
It is widely available for digital rent or purchase on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and YouTube Movies . Brothers (2009)
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When Captain Sam Cahill (Maguire) goes missing and is presumed dead after his helicopter crashes in Afghanistan, his "black sheep" brother Tommy (Gyllenhaal) begins to care for Sam’s wife and daughters. Upon Sam's unexpected return, he suffers from severe PTSD, leading to intense family conflict.
You can find it on platforms like Netflix (regional availability may vary) and for free with ads on services like Kanopy.