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My Brother the Pig
My Brother the Pig.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Erik Fleming
Produced by Don Reardon
Written by Matthew Flynn
Starring Nick Fuoco
Scarlett Johansson
Judge Reinhold
Romy Windsor
Eva Mendes
Alex D. Linz
Music by Michael Giacchino
Cinematography Michael Stone
Editing by Scott Conrad
Studio Unapix Productions
Distributed by Brimstone Entertainment
Ardustry Home Entertainment
Release date(s) September 10, 1999 (1999-09-10)
Running time 92 minutes
Country United States
Language English

My Brother the Pig is a fantasy-comedy film released in 1999. It was made in the United States and directed by Erik Fleming. The movie features well-known actors like Scarlett Johansson, Judge Reinhold, Alex D. Linz, and Eva Mendes. It tells a magical story about a boy who suddenly turns into a pig!

Story of the Film

George's Magical Change

The movie begins with a boy named George. One day, something amazing happens: George is magically changed into a pig! This unexpected event kicks off a big adventure.

Journey to Mexico

George, his sister Kathy, his best friend Freud, and their housekeeper Matilda must act fast. They decide to travel to Mexico. Their goal is to find a way to break the witchcraft spell. They need to do this before George's parents come back from their trip to Paris.

Searching for a Cure

In Mexico, Matilda's grandmother, Berta, knows how to help. She needs special ingredients to create a potion. While they are gathering these items, Kathy becomes impatient. She gets upset and leaves to explore the town. There, she meets two Mexican girls who speak English.

A Piggy Problem

During this time, Freud accidentally loses George. George the pig ends up with a butcher! Kathy and her new friends quickly try to save George. This makes the butcher very angry. They must rescue George from a dangerous situation.

The Final Ritual

The group finally gets George to Coyote Mountain. It is a special night because there is a full moon. A potion is ready to turn George back into a boy. But the angry butcher has followed them!

Matilda and Berta quickly give the potion to the butcher. He transforms into a vulture! At the same time, George returns to his normal self. The friends then go home. They pretend nothing unusual happened. But George still has a small pig's tail as a reminder of his adventure!

Main Actors and Characters

  • Nick Fuoco as George Caldwell
  • Scarlett Johansson as Kathy Caldwell
  • Judge Reinhold as Richard Caldwell
  • Romy Windsor as Dee Dee Caldwell
  • Eva Mendes as Matilda
  • Alex D. Linz as Freud
  • Renée Victor as Grandma (Berta)
  • Marco Rodriguez as Edwardo
  • Eduardo Garcia as Luis

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: My Brother the Pig para niños

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