It’s not all that easy to portray a brother relationship in a film but I must admit that the films on this list do a great job. Whether it’s a comedy, drama, or action film, the role of “brother” kicks a*s. I’m not sure how many of you out there have siblings or are lonely children. Either way it doesn’t really matter. Only reason I bring it up is because I think those with siblings can appreciate an article like this.
Julius and Vincent Benedict – Twins
Sure we might be talking about Arnold here after the fact but come on. You can’t deny that the pairing of him and DeVito wasn’t a stroke of genius. What a great idea to have a giant bodybuilder and an under 5 feet tall comedian in the same movie. Seeing those two on camera was awesome.
Charles Jefferson and Little Brother – Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Ah yes. The old days of Forrest Whitaker. Whitaker plays a high school football player who doesn’t like his car to be messed with. Of course he has an awesome little brother who decides to steal the car with none other than Jeff Spicoli (Sean Penn). And then there’s the infamous “My Brother’s Gonna Kill us!” “My Brother’s gonna shit!” lines.
Micky Ward and Dicky Eklund – The Fighter
The reason I gave kudos here is because of all the brothers on this list these are the only real ones. But you can’t deny how awesome the pairing of Wahlberg and Bale was in this film. Both did an excellent job and it was a very solid movie.
Brennan Huff and Dale Doback – Stepbrothers
Here’s another movie that has the name “Brothers” in it. Of all the folks on this list Dale and Brennan are the only step brothers. But who cares? This movie is way too funny to leave off.
Doughboy and Ricky – Boyz in the Hood
It kind of sucks when they fight but otherwise a great pairing. A drug dealing thug and an aspiring football player who are constantly at odds because their mother favors one over the other.
Mortimer and Randolph Duke – Trading Places
It’s a close call but these guys might be my favorites on this entire list. The sheer greed and absolute dismissive take on human life is hilarious in this movie. These guys couldn’t be anymore ruthless if they tried. P.S. I love their cameos in Coming to America.
The Hanson Brothers – Slap Shot
Remember these guys? I feel like they made black rimmed glasses fun to wear in the early 80s. What’s also great is that you didn’t see too many sports movies that had brothers in it. This was a classic role and there was definitely some Hanson hype after the movie. I would definitely dress as these guys for Halloween.
Gale and Evelle Snoats – Raising Arizona
Remember these guys? Who can forget Goodman and Forsythe in this movie. The best part is when they break out of jail and keep screaming.
The Corleone Brothers – Godfather Movies
You can’t do a brothers in movies list without mentioning the Corleones. That would be a total crime.
Jake and Elwood Blues – The Blues Brothers
This is another one of those “given” pairings. Hell, the name of the movie has the word “Brothers” in it. And, they were great!
