35 Best Brother And Sister Duos In Film & TV History

The bond between siblings has been a longtime fascination for film and television shows, leading to some of the most famous brother and sister duos in film and television history. Those who think romance is the pinnacle of an interesting relationship need to look closer at these memorable bonds between sibling characters. Popular shows like Supernatural have a brother duo as their main characters, and one of Disney’s biggest hits, Frozen, is all about the love between sisters rather than a princess and prince finding each other.

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Besides brother and brother and sister with sister duos, though, there are also very memorable brother and sister characters at the heart of the best TV shows and movies ever. The relationships between siblings can lead to some unique storylines within television or movies. Whether it’s being as protective as possible or having characters who wind each other up, there is something funny and relatable about the most famous brother and sister duos, and it’s led to tons of great team-ups in entertainment.

35 David & Jennifer

Pleasantville (1998)

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Before they became superstars in Hollywood, Tobey Maguire and Reese Witherspoon collaborated as siblings in the charming and inventive fantasy story Pleasantville. The two play David and Jennifer, a polar opposite brother and sister duo. Jennifer is a pretty and popular girl who seeks status by dating the most eligible bachelors in school. Meanwhile, David is more interested in staying in and watching his favorite show, the old black-and-white sitcom Pleasantville. However, the two find themselves magically transported into the show itself, having to fit into the cookie-cutter 1950s-era story.

The two make for authentic bickering siblings with the stress of their bizarre situation only making their relationship more fractured. Along the way, they also both learn new things about themselves while stuck in this clean-cut world, while also influencing those around them to embrace their passions.

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Pleasantville is a drama that explores themes of change and self-discovery, as two modern teenagers find themselves transported into a 1950s television show. The movie delves into social issues and individual freedoms, highlighting the contrast between the idealized past and the complexities of the real world. With its unique premise, Pleasantville offers a thought-provoking narrative on the impact of transformation on a seemingly perfect society.

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*Availability in US Director Gary Ross Release Date October 23, 1998 Cast Tobey Maguire , Reese Witherspoon , William H. Macy , Joan Allen , Jeff Daniels , J.T. Walsh , Paul Walker , Don Knotts , Marley Shelton , Jane Kaczmarek , Giuseppe Andrews , Jenny Lewis , Marissa Ribisi , Denise Dowse , McNally Sagal , Paul Morgan Stetler , Kevin Connors , Natalie Ramsey , Justin Nimmo Runtime 124 minutes Expand
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34 Milo & Maggie

The Skeleton Twins (2014)

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Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig are known for being two of the funniest cast members on SNL. It would seem like a movie in which they play siblings would be a laugh-out-loud fun ride, but The Skeleton Twins is actually a great display of the two actors’ incredible dramatic talents. Milo and Maggie Dean are two adult twins who have fallen out of touch only to be reunited at a time when they are both going through some horrible personal struggles.

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The movie starts with Maggie’s attempt at suicide being interrupted by news that Milo attempted to take his own life. That is a dark place for the story to begin, and the film explores the traumatic past these two deal with and how it has fed into their current struggles. However, there is also some great humor in the movie as well. Wiig and Hader have great chemistry as seen in the scene where they lip-sync together, perfectly displaying the siblings who share the same quirky sense of humor.

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*Availability in US Director Craig Johnson Release Date June 5, 2014 Cast Kristen Wiig , Bill Hader , Boyd Holbrook , Ty Burrell , Luke Wilson , Jennifer Lafleur Runtime 90 minutes

33 Finney & Gwen

The Black Phone (2021)

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The Black Phone is best remembered for introducing the terrifying villain known as The Grabber. While he is certainly an effective horror movie villain, one of the best aspects of the film is the brother-sister relationship between young siblings, Finney and Gwen. From the beginning of the movie, this brother and sister duo have a bond forged in pain as they live with their abusive father and lean on each other for support.

When Finney is taken by The Grabber, the movie focuses on his attempts to outsmart the killer and escape. However, the subplot of the story involves Gwen going on a mission to find Finney and bring him home. It is a movie that highlights how a loving relationship like this can help overcome hardships and provide love when there doesn’t seem to be much out there.

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9/10 The Black Phone RDramaHorrorThriller

Based on Joe Hill’s short story of the same name, The Black Phone follows teen Finney Blake (Mason Thames) after he is abducted by a man known only as the Grabber (Ethan Hawke). Trapped in a basement with only a disconnected phone, Finney begins to hear from the Grabber’s previous victims, each of which gives him cryptic clues to help him fight back against his captor.

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*Availability in US Director Scott Derrickson Release Date June 24, 2022 Cast Ethan Hawke , Mason Thames , Brady Hepner , James Ransone , Jordan Isaiah White , Jeremy Davies , Jacob Moran , Madeleine McGraw Runtime 102 minutes

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32 Chad & Mindy

Scream (2022)

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The Scream movies have always been strong additions to the genre of horror movies about groups of friends. However, the 2022 reboot/sequel of Scream made the clever choice of making some of these friends siblings. While Sam and Tara are the sister pair at the front of the new Scream movies, Chad and Mindy often steal the show as the fun new cast members. Chad is the confident and popular jock who avoids the negative stereotypes by also being a nice guy, while Mindy takes over from her uncle Randy Meeks in being the horror expert of the group.

They also appear to be virtually unstoppable as both Chad and Mindy have been stabbed in the two
Scream
movies, they appeared in only to be revealed to be alive in the end.

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The two are funny, brave, and clever additions to the new take on the franchise, elevating the cast of younger victims. They also appear to be virtually unstoppable as both Chad and Mindy have been stabbed in the two Scream movies, they appeared in only to be revealed to be alive in the end. While Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega are confirmed not to be returning for Scream 7, the Meeks-Martin siblings could take over the franchise.

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7.2/10 Scream (2022) RHorrorMysteryThriller

The 2022 incarnation of Scream is the fifth entry in the franchise, set twenty-five years after the brutal murders caused by Billy Loomis and Stu Macher shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro. Now a new killer has donned the Ghostface mask and has begun targeting a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets from the town’s deadly past. Following the prior killers’ footsteps, a new Ghostface attacks a high school student named Tara Carpenter. When her sister learns of the attack, she returns and meets with Tara’s old friend group to check on her. However, Ghostface strikes again when they visit the hospital, forcing them to partner with series regulars Dewey Riley, Sidney Prescott, and Gale Weathers to discover the truth behind the original Woodsboro murders and stop the new copycats.

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*Availability in US Director Matt Bettinelli-Olpin , Tyler Gillett Release Date January 14, 2022 Cast Neve Campbell , Courteney Cox , David Arquette , Melissa Barrera , Jack Quaid , Mikey Madison , Jenna Ortega Runtime 114 minutes

31 Kendall, Shiv, and Roman

Succession (2018-2023)

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Succession was a show about the entire Roy family and their dysfunctional relationships. However, by the end of Succession, it was all about the siblings. Kendall, Shiv, and Roman were introduced in the very first episode as siblings who seemed to love each other while not being about to stand each other. They would be on each other’s side while also scheming behind each other’s backs. Mostly, they were all connected by the hold their father, Logan, had over them.

Connor was their brother but he wasn’t as prominent or as close as these three. The siblings had moments of connection only in the way these Roy children could. This includes the moment Shiv and Roman console Kendall and convince him he shouldn’t feel guilty for causing an accident that killed a young man. By the final season of the show, with Logan dead, the focus on these three elevated the show, and seeing their quavering alliance leads all the way to the finale made for an exhilarating conclusion.

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Succession is a Black Comedy and Satire television show created by Jesse Armstrong. It stars Hiam Abbass, Nicholas Braun, Brian Cox, and Kieran Culkin and follows the story of an aging conglomerate owner as he deals with his declining health and the sudden realization that one of his children will soon inherit his position and run his company.

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*Availability in US Release Date June 3, 2018 Cast Hiam Abbass , Alan Ruck , Sarah Snook , Kieran Culkin , Natalie Gold , Nicholas Braun , J. Smith-Cameron , Matthew Macfadyen , Peter Friedman , Brian Cox , Arian Moayed , Jeremy Strong , Rob Yang , Dagmara Dominczyk Seasons 4 Creator(s) Jesse Armstrong

30 Tina, Gene, & Louise

Bob’s Burgers (2011 – )

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There are several great brother-and-sister relationships on Fox’s Sunday Night animation block. The antagonism between siblings is obvious from Bart and Lisa Simpson to Meg and Chris on Family Guy. However, the entire sibling relationship is what carries Bob’s Burgers, as it is the three kids (Tina, Gene, and Louise Belcher) whose loving dynamic provides the beating heart of this popular animated series.

A Bob’s Burgers movie came out in 2022.

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When it comes to these kids, it is Tina and Louise who have the most authentic relationship of the three, but this is also likely because Gene is so much closer to their mom, Linda, than his sisters. However, while Louise is always trying to help Tina discover herself, it is Tina and Gene who share the most realistic relationship when it comes to big sisters and little brothers, where Louise is often more willing to stick to herself.

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Bob’s Burgers is an Adult Animated Sitcom created by Loren Bouchard and starring H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, Larry Murphy, John Roberts, and Kristen Schaal. The series follows Bob Belcher and his family as they struggle to run their Burger restaurant in an unnamed sea-side town.

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*Availability in US Cast H. Jon Benjamin , Dan Mintz , Eugene Mirman , Larry Murphy , John Roberts , Kristen Schaal Release Date January 9, 2011 Seasons 15 Showrunner loren bouchard , Jim Dauterive , Nora Smith

29 Tyreese & Sasha

The Walking Dead (2012-2015)

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Tyreese and Sasha Williams Walking Dead Timeline

First Appearance:

Season 3, Episode 8: “Made To Suffer”

Tyreese’s Death

Season 5, Episode 9: “What Happened and What’s Going On?”

Sasha’s Death

Season 7, Episode 16: “The First Day of the Rest of Your Life”

Tyreese Williams showed up on The Walking Dead in season 3 with his younger sister, Sasha. When they arrived, Tyreese was very protective of his sister and did what he could to keep her from being hurt, as the zombies and evil survivors threatened them at every turn. However, Sasha was just as resilient without her brother’s protection. She was a firefighter before the apocalypse and remained by her brother’s side after it started, fighting for survival.

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The siblings did begin to grow apart over time, with Sasha falling in love with another survivor named Bob, and Tyreese starting to question his place and seek pacifism in the face of danger. Sadly, in season 5, Sasha watched both her boyfriend Bob and her brother Tyreese die, and it pushed her to become a stronger, more self-reliant character until she finally also sacrificed herself. While together, though, Tyreese and Sasha seemed almost unbeatable as they watched each other’s backs.

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Based on one of the most successful and popular comic books of all time, AMC’s The Walking Dead captures the ongoing human drama following a zombie apocalypse. The series, developed for television by Frank Darabont, follows a group of survivors, led by police officer Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln), who are traveling in search of a safe and secure home. However, instead of the zombies, it is the living who remain that truly become the walking dead. The Walking Dead lasted for eleven seasons and spawned several spinoff shows, such as Fear the Walking Dead and The Walking Dead: World Beyond. 

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*Availability in US Cast Steven Yeun , Andrew Lincoln , Chandler Riggs , Laurie Holden , Jeffrey DeMunn , Sarah Wayne Callies , Melissa McBride , Norman Reedus , Jon Bernthal , Iron E. Singleton Release Date October 31, 2010 Seasons 11 Showrunner Frank Darabont , Angela Kang , Scott M. Gimple , Glen Mazzara

28 Billy & Max

Stranger Things (2018-2019)

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Max and Billy are the brother and sister duo from Stranger Things, but they never seem on the same page. That all changed when Billy realized he had to be there for Max when her life was on the line, and that is where their sibling relationship shined through. Throughout most of the series, Billy is mean to Max, and Max hates him for how he treats her and almost dismisses her as his little sister.

Billy spent most of the series as a selfish jerk, but then he sacrificed his life to save Max.

However, what really makes this brother-and-sister TV combo so important is what happens when Billy dies. Earlier in the series, Max wished Billy was dead, but she never expected her wish to come true the way it did. Billy spent most of the series as a selfish jerk, but then he sacrificed his life to save Max and Eleven, dying at the Mind Flayer’s hands to save them both and making Max regret ever making that previous wish. If Billy had lived, he may have seen his behavior for as problematic as it was and made efforts to repair his relationship with Max.

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Inspired by 80s pop-culture and elements of Stephen King’s works, Stranger Things is a supernatural action-drama TV series set in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana.When a young boy goes missing, his group of friends stumbles upon a young girl with telekinetic powers who recently escaped from a mysterious facility. They soon realize that she may be their only chance at stopping an impending doom that threatens to engulf Hawkins whole.

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*Availability in US Cast Finn Wolfhard , Joe Keery , Jamie Campbell Bower , Brett Gelman , Caleb McLaughlin , Maya Hawke , David Harbour , Matthew Modine , Priah Ferguson , Gaten Matarazzo , Winona Ryder , Charlie Heaton , Sadie Sink , Millie Bobby Brown , Joseph Quinn , Dacre Montgomery , Natalia Dyer , Noah Schnapp Release Date July 15, 2016 Seasons 4 Showrunner Matt Duffer , Ross Duffer Expand

27 Quicksilver & Scarlet Witch

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The relationship between Pietro and Wanda Maximoff was very important in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, even though the brother and sister duo only really played a role in one movie in the entire franchise. After appearing in a post-credit stinger, the twins finally made their big MCU debut in Avengers: Age of Ultron. Hydra had raised them as weapons after their home was destroyed by technology taken from Stark International, so they thought Iron Man was responsible and became enemies of the Avengers.

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However, the twins ended up helping the Avengers when they learned the truth, although it all ended in tragedy when Quicksilver sacrificed his life to save others and Wanda was left alone with her new family of the Avengers. Sadly, many more tragedies caused by first the Civil War and then by Vision’s death finally broke Wanda. Her “brother” made a return in WandaVision, although it was not really Pietro (and was played by Fox’s Quicksilver in Evan Peters), but his death set her on her road to evil in the end.

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In Avengers: Age of Ultron, Earth’s Mightiest must reunite and work with newcomers Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch to battle a new antagonist Ultron, who receives an all-new origin story while dealing with a new level of inner conflict amongst the team. Quicksilver & Scarlet Witch may not necessarily agree with The Avengers and initially blame Tony Stark for creating the new villain and the death of their parents. Avengers: Age of Ultron was directed and written by Joss Whedon and produced by Kevin Feige for Marvel Studios. The movie was released on April 13, 2015, followed by its eventual sequels, Avengers: Infinity War in 2018 and Avengers: Endgame in 2019. 

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26 Richie & Margot

The Royal Tenenbaums

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The relationship between Richie and Margo was complicated in The Royal Tenenbaums. In the Wes Anderson masterpiece, Royal Tenenbaum (Gene Hackman) has three kids that he raised in a strict environment that left all of them facing serious mental health issues as adults. Of the three, it was Margot and Richie that shared the closest relationship, and that almost turned into something more as Richie had an unrequited desire for his sister that he kept repressed as he grew up.

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This all led to a very important moment in the movie where Richie finally realized he could never be happy when he learned about Margot’s secret life. Richie strips himself of all his defenses (as symbolized when he shaves his beard and takes off the sunglasses he always wears), and then slits his wrist. However, Richie didn’t die, and his survival made Margot understand his feelings, and the two shared a kiss in a private moment. It was a controversial, problematic sibling relationship, but a memorable one.

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The Royal Tenenbaums is a film directed by Wes Anderson, featuring an ensemble cast including Gene Hackman, Anjelica Huston, and Ben Stiller. The movie explores the estranged Tenenbaum family’s complex dynamics as they reunite in their New York City home. With each member facing personal struggles, they navigate the repercussions of their collective past while striving for reconciliation and redemption.

Director Wes Anderson Release Date October 5, 2001 Cast Gene Hackman , Anjelica Huston , Ben Stiller , Gwyneth Paltrow , Luke Wilson Runtime 110 Minutes

25 Peter Quill & Mantis

The Guardians Of The Galaxy Franchise (2014-2023)

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While Gamora and Nebula get most of the attention as the sibling relationship in the Guardians of the Galaxy movies, another heartwarming one emerged later in the franchise to great effect. Mantis is introduced in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 as the minion of Quill’s father, Ego the Living Planet. However, she eventually works with the Guardians to defeat him only to later reveal that she is actually another of Ego’s offspring, making her Quill’s sister.

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The revelation gave Mantis a more rounded character in the MCU and The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special explored her anxiety about telling Quill the truth in fear that he would not accept her. However, the two develop a simple yet sweet bond, providing these two intergalactic misfits with a sense of family and belonging. They are very different, but their sibling love only builds to the final Guardians movie, and they end up as close as anyone.

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10 8.6/10 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 PG-13SuperheroActionAdventureComedySci-Fi

Set to the sonic backdrop of Awesome Mix 2, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 continues the adventures of Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket, and Baby Groot as they traverse the outer reaches of the cosmos. The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill’s true parentage. Old foes become new allies and fan-favorite characters from the classic comics reappear.

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*Availability in US Director James Gunn Release Date May 5, 2017 Cast Dave Bautista , Chris Pratt , Chris Sullivan , Vin Diesel , Kurt Russell , Zoe Saldana , Karen Gillan , Elizabeth Debicki , Sylvester Stallone , Glenn Close , Sean Gunn , Nathan Fillion , Tommy Flanagan , Michael Rooker , Pom Klementieff , Bradley Cooper Runtime 137 minutes Expand

24 Naru & Taabe

Prey (2022)

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Not only did Prey revitalize the Predator franchise with a fresh new take on the story, but it also delivered a touching and heroic brother and sister team. The movie is set in the 1700s and follows the Comanche woman Naru who desires to be a hunter like her brother Taabe. However, their way of life is threatened by outsiders, including a deadly Predator alien who comes to Earth hunting for sport.

The movie is a thrilling adventure in which the heroes have to outwit and outrun the advanced extraterrestrial on their trail. However, the heart of the movie is Naru showing her brother that she is more capable than she is given credit for. He is a stern yet protective sibling, but it is moving to see him grow prouder of his sister while she proves she is the one who can save the day. The most impressive part is that there is very little dialogue and they still remain close.

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15 9.1/10 Prey RHorrorDramaAction

Serving as a prequel to the entire Predator series, Prey is set in the world of the Comanche Nation 300 years ago. The action-thriller follows Naru, the skilled warrior who fiercely protects her tribe against a highly evolved alien predator. The film will also reveal the origin of the Predator warrior race’s descent to Earth for the first time. Naru will have to utilize the tools of her time to combat a threat with skills and weapons that exist far beyond her time.

Director Dan Trachtenberg Release Date August 5, 2022 Cast Dane DiLiegro , Michelle Thrush , Julian Black Antelope , Stormee Kipp , Amber Midthunder , Dakota Beavers Runtime 1h 40m

23 Ruby & Leo

CODA (2021)

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Sometimes a brother and sister relationship in a movie is most interesting for how combative it is. CODA‘s main characters consist of a family with members who are all deaf people aside from the one daughter, Ruby whose dreams of being a singer conflict with her own feelings of responsibility to her family. This causes tension with Ruby’s brother Leo who feels that he can help manage the family’s fishing business without relying on Ruby.

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For much of the movie, their relationship is not overly warm, and it is not helped by the fact that Leo begins dating Ruby’s best friend. However, a pivotal scene allows the siblings to hash out their issues with each other. Leo is annoyed by feeling babysat by his young sister just because she isn’t deaf, but he is also frustrated that she has genuine talent but is refusing to pursue it. Ruby and Leo’s relationship shows that love between siblings can exist beneath a rocky surface.

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Coda is a coming-of-age drama that was written and directed by Sian Heder. Its story centers around Ruby Rossi, a 17-year-old high school student who is the only member of her household who isn’t deaf. The movie was a huge hit with critics, picking up three Academy Awards including the highly coveted Best Picture prize.

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*Availability in US Director Sian Heder Release Date August 13, 2021 Cast Emilia Jones , Eugenio Derbez , Troy Kotsur , Ferdia Walsh-Peelo , Daniel Durant , Marlee Matlin Runtime 111 minutes

22 Lex & Timmy

Jurassic Park (1993)

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Seeing siblings go through a harrowing adventure together can endear them in the hearts of the audience, as is the case with young Lex and Timmy in Jurassic Park. The grandchildren of the park’s owner, John Hammond, come to visit the not-yet-open Jurassic Park, which ends up being a terrible idea as the kids are thrown from one life-and-death scenario to another.

From a T-rex attacking their jeep in the middle of a tropical storm to being hunted by a trio of raptors in the kitchen, it is amazing that Lex and Timmy not only survive the whole ordeal but are still able to take the time to tease each other like regular siblings whenever they are not running for their lives. When the movie was first released, the biggest complaints were about the two kids, and while they often made the worst choices possible, their brother-sister bond is the one thing that felt real.

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10/10 Jurassic Park PG-13AdventureSci-Fi

Huge advancements in scientific technology have enabled a mogul to create an island full of living dinosaurs. John Hammond has invited four individuals, along with his two grandchildren, to join him at Jurassic Park. But will everything go according to plan? A park employee attempts to steal dinosaur embryos, critical security systems are shut down and it now becomes a race for survival with dinosaurs roaming freely over the island.

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*Availability in US Director Steven Spielberg Release Date June 11, 1993 Cast Sam Neill , Laura Dern , Jeff Goldblum , Richard Attenborough , Bob Peck , Martin Ferrero Runtime 127 minutes

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The Simpsons, Toy Story and Ant-Man have all paid tribute to Jurassic Park over the years, recycling the movie’s iconic imagery in many ways.

21 Enola & Sherlock

Enola Holmes 2 (2022)

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While there have been many Sherlock Holmes movies and shows over the years, his sister Enola Holmes was unknown to many until she got to step into the spotlight in her own movie. Millie Bobby Brown stars in Enola Holmes as the youngest of the Holmes siblings who seeks to make a name for herself as a detective as well, but needs to buck the conventional view of women at the time. Henry Cavill takes on the role of Sherlock in the franchise.

The first movie sees him in a small supporting role, mildly annoyed yet impressed with his younger sister’s rebellious antics. However, Enola Holmes 2 sees the brother and sister teaming up on the same case, which leads to a softer side of the notoriously prickly detective as he grows impressed with the detective the young Enola has become. The movie also shows a rough relationship between Enola and Mycroft to show how much better Sherlock is.

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8/10 Enola Holmes 2 PG-13AdventureMysteryActionCrime

Acting as a sequel to Enola Holmes (2020), Enola Holmes 2 sees the titular detective and younger sister of Sherlock Holmes pulled into another mystery when a young factory worker asks Enola to help solve her sister’s disappearance. Unlike its predecessor, Enola Holmes 2 is not based on the novel series by Nancy Springer. The story instead takes inspiration from the 1888 matchgirls’ strike in London. Millie Bobbie Brown reprises her role as Enola, with Henry Cavill and Helena Bonham Carter also reprising their roles as Sherlock and Eudoria Holmes. 

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*Availability in US Director Harry Bradbeer Release Date November 4, 2022 Cast Millie Bobby Brown , Henry Cavill , Louis Partridge , Adeel Akhtar , Susie Wokoma , Sharon Duncan-Brewster , David Thewlis , Helena Bonham Carter Runtime 123 minutes
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20 Alexis & David

Schitt’s Creek (2015-2020)

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David and Alexis Rose from Schitt’s Creek begin the series as spoiled adult siblings who are not really big parts of each other’s lives. They are self-centered and have their own social lives, but they suffer the same downfall together as the Rose family loses all their money and is forced to move to a small town.

Sharing a small motel room certainly forces David and Alexis to spend more time together, and they gradually begin to care more about one another, from David helping to get Alexis and Ted together to Alexis walking David down the aisle at his wedding. However, the fact that they still squabble and fight like child siblings also makes them more endearing. The idea of siblings who have grown apart, only to find each other again when the chips are down, makes this a great pairing on TV.

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10/10 Schitt’s Creek TV-14Comedy

Schitt’s Creek is a sitcom series created by and starring Dan and Eugene Levy. When the Rose family’s business manager embezzles funds from their fortune, they discover that all of their money is gone except for one last piece of property – a small town called Schitt’s Creek that they purchased for fun years ago. Now forced to acclimate to an average, borderline impoverished life, the Rose family will attempt to make due with what they have while trying to revitalize the town.

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*Availability in US Cast Catherine O’Hara , Dan Levy , Noah Reid , Emily Hampshire , Tim Rozon , Dustin Milligan , Eugene Levy , Jennifer Robertson , Chris Elliott , Annie Murphy Release Date January 13, 2015 Seasons 6 Showrunner Dan Levy , Eugene Levy

19 Sammy & Terry

You Can Count On Me (2000)

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The indie comedy You Can Count on Me is a hilarious and touching story of a brother and sister reuniting as adults and facing their less-than-perfect adult lives together. Sammy (Laura Linney) and Terry (Mark Ruffalo) were bonded as children after losing their parents to a car crash but grew apart as they got older. After not seeing him for a long time, Terry shows up at Sammy’s house and their complicated relationship is reignited.

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Sammy and Terry make for such a great brother-sister duo because they are imperfect, yet they are the only ones who understand each other and their struggles because of the past they share. Neither sibling is perfect, and they both have problems in life, but they soon realize that as different as they think they are from each other, it is their bond that can help them move forward and find happiness. Linney earned an Oscar nomination for her role in the movie.

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You Can Count on Me centers on the emotional reunion of estranged siblings Sammy and Terry Prescott in their small hometown. Laura Linney and Mark Ruffalo lead the cast in this drama directed by Kenneth Lonergan, which explores themes of family, responsibility, and personal growth against a backdrop of ordinary life struggles.

Cast Laura Linney , Matthew Broderick , Amy Ryan , Michael Countryman , Adam Lefevre , Halley Feiffer , Whitney Vance , Peter Kerwin Release Date December 22, 2000 Director Kenneth Lonergan Runtime 111 Minutes

18 Pádraic & Siobhán

The Banshees Of Inisherin (2022)

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The Banshees Of Inisherin is set on a small Irish island where the community is quite small, leaving no secrets between anyone who lives there. Pádraic and Siobhán are siblings who share a small house and a small bedroom together yet the confined nature of their relationship does not diminish the love they have for each other.

Some of the most heartbreaking aspects of the movie deal with Siobhán making plans to move away from the island and its toxicity and Pádraic refusing to leave the only home he has ever known. It is a bittersweet ending to The Banshees of Inisherin that one sibling might find happiness while the other sinks deeper into sorrow. While the main focus was on Colm and Pádraic, two lifelong friends who suddenly find their friendship falling apart, Siobhán is a nice counterbalance to that story.

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7/10 The Banshees of Inisherin RComedyDrama

Martin McDonagh (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri) returns to film with The Banshees of Inisherin, a comedy/drama that stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson as two friends on the outs of their relationship. Set in 1920’s Ireland, Pádraic (Farrell) has a simple life that is upended when one day, his friend Colm (Gleeson) decides that Pádraic adds nothing to his life and that he’d rather spend his remaining years pursuing things to be remembered by. Pádraic cannot accept this, leading to a never-ending escalation on both ends and darkly comedic outcomes. The film examines the concept of non-romantic break-ups and the challenges of coping with losing a close friend for what seems to be no reason.

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*Availability in US Director Martin McDonagh Release Date October 21, 2022 Cast Colin Farrell , Brendan Gleeson , Kerry Condon , Barry Keoghan Runtime 109 minutes

17 Ferris & Jeanie

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)

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Sometimes the most entertaining brother-sister relationships are the contentious ones. In Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, the audience follows the fun-loving Ferris (Matthew Broderick) as he goes on his wild day of skipping school, but there is also a parallel adventure of his sister Jeanie (Jennifer Grey) hoping to catch him in the act and ruin his fun.

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This kind of brother-sister is relatable as it is hard to see a sibling getting away with something that the other sibling cannot. However, in the end, when Ferris is cornered and threatened to be exposed, it is Jeanie who comes to the rescue and preserves his lie. The movie really shows how the best brother and sister stories feature two people who will do everything to torture each other, but when someone else tries to hurt them, they will always be there to stand up for each other.

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Director John Hughes Release Date June 11, 1986 Cast Jennifer Grey , Matthew Broderick , Mia Sara , Alan Ruck , Jeffrey Jones Runtime 103 minutes

16 OJ & Emerald

Nope (2022)

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Of all the brother-sister bonding activities out there, trying to capture a UFO on camera is certainly a unique one. That is the mission of OJ (Daniel Kaluuya) and Emerald (Keke Palmer) in Nope. Following the death of their father, OJ and Emerald become partners in the family horse business, taking for a complimentary if imperfect team as OJ knows the business and Emerald is more of the salesperson.

The alien in Nope provides a new venture for them as they go to great lengths to get footage of the extraterrestrial visitor. The way these two encourage this strange idea is charming as is the excitement they share with the now-famous hand-clap moment. The best parts of this movie show how this brother and sister duo will always fight and disagree with each other, but it is clear that the love is always there when the going gets tough.

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7.8/10 Nope rHorror Sci-Fi

Written and directed by Jordan Peele, Nope follows the owners of a family-run Hollywood horse ranch whose lives are changed by extraterrestrial phenomena. Siblings Otis (Daniel Kaluuya) and Emerald (Keke Palmer) scramble to understand events that seem to defy all explanation, even as their neighbor (Steven Yeun) tries to turn the strange occurrences into a alien tourist attraction.

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*Availability in US Director Jordan Peele Release Date July 22, 2022 Cast Steven Yeun , Michael Wincott , Daniel Kaluuya , Brandon Perea , Keke Palmer , Barbie Ferreira Runtime 131 minutes
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