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Release Year2005
Runtime1h 55m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresWar, History, Drama
Votes3
DirectorWhitney Hamilton
WritersWhitney Hamilton
TypeFeature Film
Rating3.7 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsMy Brother's War
About My Brother's War
Civil War drama directed by Whitney Hamilton. Grace Kieler disguises herself as a man and takes her brother's place in the Confederate army in an effort to protect him from the horrors of the war. When she meets young war widow Virginia Klaising (Dana Bennison), the two form a bond that may get complicated once Grace reveals her true identity. My Brother's War is based on Hamilton's novel
Directed by Whitney Hamilton, My Brother's War leans on a strong ensemble — Rebecca Damon, Whitney Hamilton, Mimi Jefferson — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about war titles of 2005.
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