Brothers by Blood 2021
"Loyalty has a price."
Jérémie Guez's *Brothers by Blood* (2021) plunges into the gritty underworld of Philadelphia's Irish mob, where loyalty and violence collide in a story of family ties that refuse to break.
Director: Jérémie Guez
Cast
Matthias Schoenaerts
Peter Flood
Joel Kinnaman
Michael
Maika Monroe
Grace
Paul Schneider
Jimmy
Ryan Phillippe
Charley
Nicholas Crovetti
Young Peter
Felix Scott
Phil
Antoni Corone
Bono
James Nelson-Joyce
Leonard
Tim Ahern
Taylor
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brothers by Blood (2021) about?
*Brothers by Blood* explores the fractured bond between two cousins raised in Philadelphia's Irish mob. As one cousin's hunger for power threatens their fragile alliance, the other grapples with grief and duty, forcing him to choose between survival and the fractured family that defines him.
Who directed Brothers by Blood?
Brothers by Blood was directed by Jérémie Guez, a filmmaker known for his intense and character-driven crime narratives.
Who stars in Brothers by Blood?
The film features standout performances from Matthias Schoenaerts, Joel Kinnaman, Maika Monroe, Paul Schneider, and Ryan Phillippe.
Is Brothers by Blood (2021) worth watching?
For fans of crime thrillers with emotional depth, *Brothers by Blood* delivers a gripping blend of tension and familial drama. While the film avoids sensationalism, its authentic performances and atmospheric tension make it a solid pick for those seeking a gritty, character-driven story.
How long is Brothers by Blood?
Brothers by Blood has a runtime of 90 minutes.
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About Brothers by Blood (2021) — A Philadelphia crime thriller about loyalty, power, and the ghosts of family
Jérémie Guez's *Brothers by Blood* (2021) plunges into the gritty underworld of Philadelphia's Irish mob, where loyalty and violence collide in a story of family ties that refuse to break. The film follows Peter and Michael, cousins bound by shared tragedy and a brutal upbringing, as their once-fractured bond hardens into a tense alliance. Now, decades later, Michael's reckless quest for power tests Peter's resolve, forcing him to confront the ghosts of his past—including the loss of his sister—and weigh the cost of his inherited destiny. With neon-lit alleyways and thunderous confrontations, the film drips with the stifling atmosphere of a crime saga where every choice could be fatal.
The cast delivers raw, emotionally charged performances, led by Matthias Schoenaerts as Peter, Joel Kinnaman as the volatile Michael, and Maika Monroe as the flicker of hope in Peter's otherwise bleak world. Guez crafts a thriller where the line between protector and predator blurs, leaving audiences questioning whether blood truly binds—or ultimately destroys.
