Brother John
“Brother John just blew into town...and the town is about to blow apart!”
Where to watch Brother John in Canada
Brother John is streaming on Hollywood Suite and Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 22 June 2026.
About Brother John
Brother John is a 1971 movie in the Drama and Science Fiction genres, directed by James Goldstone, starring Sidney Poitier, Will Geer and Bradford Dillman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 15 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Brother John in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Brother John trailer
Overview
An enigmatic man returns to his Alabama hometown as his sister is dying of cancer and incites the suspicion of notable town officials.
Top cast
Sidney Poitier
John Kane
Will Geer
Doc Thomas
Bradford Dillman
Lloyd Thomas
Beverly Todd
Louisa MacGill
Ramon Bieri
Orly Ball
Warren J. Kemmerling
George
Lincoln Kilpatrick
Charley Gray
P. Jay Sidney
Rev. MacGill
Richard Ward
Frank
Paul Winfield
Henry Birkardt
Zara Cully
Miss Nettie
Michael Bell
Cleve
Howard Rice
Jimmy
Darlene Rice
Marsha
Harry Davis
Turnkey
Lynn Hamilton
Sarah
Gene Tyburn
Calvin
E.A. Nicholson
Perry
Billy Crane
Bill Jones (as Bill Crane)
Richard Bay
Lab Deputy
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Brother John in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Brother John on Hollywood Suite and Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Is Brother John on Netflix?+
Brother John is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Hollywood Suite and Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel.
How long is Brother John?+
Brother John has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
Who stars in Brother John?+
Brother John stars Sidney Poitier, Will Geer, Bradford Dillman, Beverly Todd and Ramon Bieri.
When did Brother John come out?+
Brother John is a 1971 movie directed by James Goldstone.
What genre is Brother John?+
Brother John is Drama and Science Fiction film.
Who directed Brother John?+
Brother John was directed by James Goldstone.
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