Where to Watch Brother's Keeper (1992) in the US

What it's about

This documentary by Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky details the murder trial of Delbert Ward. Delbert's of a family of 4 brothers (the other 3 being Roscoe, Lyman and William - Bill, for short), working as semi-literate farmers, and living together in isolation in a ramshackle shack, until William's death. The subsequent police investigation and medical examiner's autopsy suggested Bill may not have died from natural causes, and Delbert was arrested on charges of second-degree murder. Under questioning by police, Delbert appears to have waived his rights and signed a confession, but, it seems he might not have been competent, and was coerced into doing so. The film explores possible motives for the crime, from mercy-killing (Bill was ill at the time), to progressively more outré hypotheses. It also shows how residents of the rural community of Munnsville, NY rallied to the support of one of their own (residents previously considered the Wards as social outcasts), against what they felt were intrusive 'big-city' police and a district attorney involved in an election, who might've used the death to help bolster his candidacy.

Cast and crew

Director

Joe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky

Starring

Delbert Ward, Roscoe Ward, Lyman Ward

Details

Release date

Sep 9, 1992

Language

English

Country

United States

Box office

$1,305,915

Awards

10 wins & 4 nominations

Where to Watch Brother's Keeper (1992) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Brother's Keeper in the United States?

Brother's Keeper is available with a subscription, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on AMC+ (HD), Philo (HD), and Sundance Now (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store and Prime Video.

Can I stream Brother's Keeper or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Watch the movie with a subscription on AMC+ (HD), Philo (HD), and Sundance Now (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store and Prime Video.

Can I watch Brother's Keeper for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy.