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The Brother from Another Planet

“He's not just another out-of-towner...”

A mute alien with the appearance of a black human is chased by outer-space bounty hunters through the streets of Harlem.

1984 6.7/10 community score 1h 48m Released
  • Comedy
  • Science Fiction
  • Drama

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21 platforms currently listed across all viewing options

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