"Brothers" is a 2009 American war drama film directed by Sam Mendes. The movie stars Tobey Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Natalie Portman. The story revolves around two brothers, Sam (Gyllenhaal) and Will (Maguire) Messner, whose lives are drastically altered when their U.S. Marine Corps pilot brother (played by Frank Kiefer) is reported killed in action. The film explores themes of grief, guilt, and the bonds of family.
