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My Brother, the Alien 2023

★ 6.03 votes📅 2023-05-19

When four siblings discover their long-lost adopted brother is actually an alien waiting to return to his home planet, their carefully ordered lives take a wild detour into heart and hilarity.

Director: Ken Iizuka

Cast

Tomoya Nakamura
Tomoya Nakamura
Sanada Hideo / "TRO-PICAL"
Yuki Himura
Yuki Himura
Sanada Yumeji
Sairi Ito
Sairi Ito
Sanada Yumeno
Tokio Emoto
Tokio Emoto
Sanada Shimon
Megumi Seki
Megumi Seki
Nakano Akari
Yoshihiko Hosoda
Yoshihiko Hosoda
Shishido Hirofumi
Takayuki Hirata
Jinnai Masaya
So Yamanaka
So Yamanaka
Mochizuki

Frequently Asked Questions

What is My Brother, the Alien (2023) about?

A close-knit family of four unravels the shocking truth when their adopted brother reveals he's an alien preparing to leave Earth. Between saving their struggling yakitori restaurant and coping with the emotional weight of his departure, they must decide how to hold on to what matters most.

Who directed My Brother, the Alien?

Ken Iizuka (*Love Life*, *First Love*) directs this genre-blending comedy, blending warmth with clever sci-fi twists.

Who stars in My Brother, the Alien?

The film features Japanese comedy stars Tomoya Nakamura, Yuki Himura, and Sairi Ito alongside Tokio Emoto and Megumi Seki.

Is My Brother, the Alien (2023) worth watching?

With its charming blend of humor and heart, *My Brother, the Alien (2023)* is a feel-good pick for fans of light sci-fi and family comedies. It's quirky without being gimmicky, offering both laughs and relatable emotional stakes.

How long is My Brother, the Alien?

Runtime details are not listed.

About My Brother, the Alien (2023) — A Sci-Fi Comedy About Family, Loss, and Yakitori

When four siblings discover their long-lost adopted brother is actually an alien waiting to return to his home planet, their carefully ordered lives take a wild detour into heart and hilarity.

Ken Iizuka's *My Brother, the Alien (2023)* blends family comedy with offbeat sci-fi, turning a quiet ramen shop into ground zero for interstellar drama. As the eldest sibling tries to save the family yakiniku restaurant, the siblings grapple with impending loss, sibling rivalry, and the cosmic truth that their brother might vanish at any moment. The film balances slapstick antics with poignant moments, wrapped in a warm, nostalgic atmosphere that celebrates togetherness across the stars.