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Where to watch Brother Sun, Sister Moon (1972) tonight

Brother Sun, Sister Moon (1972) runs 2 h 1 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 7.1 from 146 TMDB members. In his delirium from his return from war, Francesco Bernardone goes back in his memories to the days when he lived for parties and carnal pleasures. He slowly recovers, but after the illness he is no longer the Francesco that everybody knew. Instead of spending hours in taverns, he meditates on the beauty of God's creatures, soon renouncing his riches and his family with plans to rebuild an abandoned church and his…

Runtime
2 h 1 min — ends 10:01 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG (US)
Genres
Drama, History
Released
March 3, 1972
TMDB rating
7.1 / 10 from 146 votes
Director
Franco Zeffirelli
Starring
Graham Faulkner, Judi Bowker, Leigh Lawson, Kenneth Cranham
Language
Italian
Original title
Fratello sole, sorella luna
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

Where to watch it tonight

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How long is Brother Sun, Sister Moon?
Brother Sun, Sister Moon is 2 h 1 min long (121 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:01 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Brother Sun, Sister Moon rated?
Brother Sun, Sister Moon is rated PG in the US.
Is Brother Sun, Sister Moon a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Brother Sun, Sister Moon?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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