Movies like The Brother from Another Planet

Spielberg’s heartwarming tale of an alien stranded on Earth and his friendship with a young boy resonates with the themes of alienation and empathy found in The Brother from Another Planet. Both movies present extraterrestrial beings trying to navigate life on Earth while evading capture.

Though more action-oriented, District 9 presents aliens as refugees on Earth, leading to intense social commentary on segregation, xenophobia, and humanity’s fear of the 'other,' parallel to the quiet, profound narrative of The Brother from Another Planet.

This classic sci-fi movie features an alien visiting Earth with a warning, and, like The Brother from Another Planet, it offers a reflection on human nature and the implications of first contact.

Starman follows an alien who has come to Earth and takes on the appearance of a woman’s dead husband, leading to a cross-country chase. Like The Brother from Another Planet, it explores themes of humanity and compassion from an outsider's perspective.

Cocoon is about a group of elderly people who are rejuvenated by aliens, and it shares The Brother from Another Planet’s gentle and humanistic view of extraterrestrial life. The themes of integration and mutual understanding are central to both stories.

Starring David Bowie as an alien who comes to Earth seeking water for his dying planet, this film tackles themes of isolation and the corrupting influence of society similar to those in The Brother from Another Planet.

This science fiction drama explores the unlikely friendship between a human and an alien stranded on a hostile planet. Similar to The Brother from Another Planet, Enemy Mine delves into themes of race, communication barriers, and the definition of humanity.

K-PAX is about a man who claims to be an alien from the planet K-PAX, and while he helps the patients of the psychiatric facility he’s in, the doctors try to figure out his true identity. The quirky and compassionate approach of the title character reflects that of The Brother from Another Planet.