• The Brothers McMullen (1995)

    When you're a good Irish Catholic, you choose one person to be with for the rest of your life. But how can you be sure you've found "the one"? Each of the three brothers McMullen turns up a different answer to that question in this warm-hearted romantic comedy about the reality of true love and familial bonds. "The Brothers McMullen" is not about flash or style; it's about the basic connections people pursue every day as they struggle with family, relationships and personal identity.

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The Brothers McMullen
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Release Date: August 9th, 1995

DVD Release Date: October 3rd, 2000

R |1 hr 38 min

Plot Summary

When you're a good Irish Catholic, you choose one person to be with for the rest of your life. But how can you be sure you've found "the one"? Each of the three brothers McMullen turns up a different answer to that question in this warm-hearted romantic comedy about the reality of true love and familial bonds. "The Brothers McMullen" is not about flash or style; it's about the basic connections people pursue every day as they struggle with family, relationships and personal identity.

Cast: Jack Mulcahy, Michael McGlone, Edward Burns, Connie Britton, Maxine Bahns, Elizabeth P. McKay, Shari Albert, Jennifer Jostyn

Director: Edward Burns

Genres: Comedy drama

Production Co: Videography, Brothers McMullen Productions, Marlboro Road Gang

Distributors: Fox

Keywords: Girlfriend, Relationships, Love, Playful, Endearing, 1990s, Growing up, Family, Love interest, Brother, Amusing

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  • 88
    James BerardinelliReelViews

    You don't have to be Catholic, or Irish, or even American, to "get it." Burns' language, despite originating on Long Island, is universal in appeal and meaning. show more

  • 100
    Peter StackSan Francisco Chronicle

    Burns has created an endearing gathering of people we all know, and every one of them is so much fun that leaving the theater at the end elicits a touch of regret. show more

  • 75
    Roger EbertChicago Sun-Times

    The movie brings into focus how rare religion and spirituality are in American films. show more

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