While not an official remake by any stretch,Brothersriffs onTwinsin several ways.

ThisBrothers' scene calls to mind Clint Eastwood’sEvery Which Way but Loosetoo.

Every Which Way but Loose’sClyde was played by Manis the Orangutan.

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In fact,Every Which Way but Looseis Clint’s most successful movie.

It grossed $104 million (viaThe Numbers), which amounts to around $500 million in 2024.

Bethesda keeps Samuel as her pet/roommate, despite the orangutan’s tendency to get overexcited.

Josh Brolin’s Moke from Brothers looking shocked alongside Clint being hugged by Clyde the orangutan in Every Which Way But Loose

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While there was talk of anEvery Which Way but Looseremake during the 2010s,Brothersshows why that is unlikely.

Josh Brolin sitting on a couch looking confused in Brothers

Brothers (2024) is a film centered around the complex dynamic between two siblings navigating personal and familial challenges. Directed by nan, the movie explores themes of brotherhood, loyalty, and redemption as the characters confront their past and seek reconciliation.

Clint Eastwood and Clyde in Every Which Way But Loose

Clint Eastwood and Clyde in Every Which Way But Loose

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Every Which Way But Loose is a 1978 action-comedy starring Clint Eastwood as Philo Beddoe, a trucker and bare-knuckle fighter who embarks on a cross-country journey. Accompanied by his pet orangutan Clyde, Philo faces a series of humorous and challenging encounters while searching for love. Sondra Locke and Geoffrey Lewis co-star in this film, directed by James Fargo, which blends action, comedy, and adventure.

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