Almost Brothers

Thomas is a real estate swindler who has recently been released from prison. Upon inheriting a valuable house from his mother, he hopes to sell the property quickly to start a new life in Spain. However, his plans are complicated by his half-brother Roland, who has Down syndrome and holds a lifelong legal right to live in the home. The two brothers are forced to coexist, leading them to discover the true meaning of family.

This German comedy-drama was directed by Hanno Olderdissen, following his work on Lassie Come Home and Lassie: A New Adventure. It is the third film in the director's chronological filmography, appearing before Harter Brocken: Die Erpressung. The screenplay was written by Clemente Fernandez-Gil and produced by Silvie Nohr and Boris Schönfelder. The film features a cast including Christoph Maria Herbst as Thomas, Nicolas Randel as Roland, and Sesede Terziyan as Yeşim, with additional roles played by Michael Ostrowski, Tristan Seith, and Tanja Schleiff.

Released on September 18, 2025, with a runtime of 110 minutes, the movie was produced by several companies, including ZDF and Senator Film. It has received a positive response from viewers on TMDB, where it holds a rating of 7.3/10 based on 16 votes.