# The Brothers (2001)

> Four successful African-American friends confront the costs of sexual bravado when honesty and commitment disrupt their dating lives and lifelong bond.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/12248

## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: Gary Hardwick
- Cast: Morris Chestnut, D.L. Hughley, Bill Bellamy, Shemar Moore, Tatyana Ali, Jenifer Lewis, Tamala Jones, Gabrielle Union
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0250274/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, candid, breezy, date night, friends night

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