The Lost Brother
Cetarti is drowning in nothingness. With no job or purpose, he spends his days inside watching documentaries on television, until one day he is informed that his mother and brother were gunned down. He travels from Buenos Aires to Lapachito, a decrepit town in the province of Chaco in northern Argentina to deal with their bodies and to get the life insurance money. There he meets Duarte, a sort of boss in the town and a friend of his mother's murderer who also kidnaps people for money. Cetarti's path will lead him to committing illegal acts to get his hands on the insurance money and to his involvement in Duarte's dark dealings, leading to an absurd and unexpected outcome.
Release Year
2017
Runtime
112 min
Audience Score
7.0
Genres
Thriller, Drama, Crime
Story Snapshot
Cetarti is drowning in nothingness. With no job or purpose, he spends his days inside watching documentaries on television, until one day he is informed that his mother and brother were gunned down. He travels from Buenos Aires to Lapachito, a decrepit town in the province of Chaco in northern Argentina to deal with their bodies and to get the life insurance money. There he meets Duarte, a sort of boss in the town and a friend of his mother's murderer who also kidnaps people for money. Cetarti's path will lead him to committing illegal acts to get his hands on the insurance money and to his involvement in Duarte's dark dealings, leading to an absurd and unexpected outcome.
Why This Page Helps
The Lost Brother is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
DISCOVERY PATHS
These curated pages are the fastest way to keep the same mood, genre, or recommendation intent going.
Guides
Best Psychological Thrillers
Suspense-heavy movie picks with obsession, manipulation, paranoia, and sharp endings.
Movies Like Gone Girl
Dark thrillers with toxic relationships, missing-person mysteries, and sharp narrative turns.
Movies Like Shutter Island
Twisty psychological thrillers with unstable truths, ominous atmosphere, and endings that reframe everything.
Lists
Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now
A fast-start guide to the best movies on Amazon Prime right now for viewers who want a good pick without wasting the night.
Weekend Watchlist
A mixed shortlist for people who want something strong to watch tonight without digging.
Best Movies Like Gone Girl
Dark thrillers with unreliable people, tense relationships, and sharp plot reversals.
Topics
Crime and Mystery
A hub for crime shows, mystery series, thrillers, investigations, and twist-heavy stories.
Awards Buzz
Follow prestige movies, serious dramas, and conversation-driving titles that tend to dominate award season chatter.
Horror Night
A fast route into horror movies, scary favorites, and dark mystery shows for night viewing.
Who Should Watch
Best Fit Viewers
SIMILAR MOVIES
If you liked this one, these are good places to keep going.
God Is a Bullet
God Is a Bullet works here because it keeps the pressure high, moves quickly, and gives you a clear reason to keep going.
Blindfire
Blindfire belongs in this mix because it leans into tension, unstable truths, and the kind of payoff thriller fans usually want next.
Brake
Brake belongs in this mix because it leans into tension, unstable truths, and the kind of payoff thriller fans usually want next.
Walking Tall: Lone Justice
Walking Tall: Lone Justice belongs in this mix because it leans into tension, unstable truths, and the kind of payoff thriller fans usually want next.
Until Death
Until Death belongs in this mix because it leans into tension, unstable truths, and the kind of payoff thriller fans usually want next.
Lost in the Night
Lost in the Night belongs in this mix because it leans into tension, unstable truths, and the kind of payoff thriller fans usually want next.
Movie FAQ
Questions People Usually Search
Who should watch The Lost Brother?
The Lost Brother is best for viewers who want thriller, drama, crime without having to browse blindly.
What tone does The Lost Brother have?
The tone is best described as dark, which is why this page links into more mood-based guides instead of leaving you with genre labels alone.
How complex is The Lost Brother?
The Lost Brother lands at medium complexity, so it works both as a direct pick and as a springboard into deeper recommendation pages.
What should I watch after The Lost Brother?
Use the similar picks, related guides, and recommendation paths below to stay in the same viewing mood without starting a new search from scratch.