10 Movies Where The Villain And The Hero Are Close Relatives

No matter how corny it sounds, having a good relationship with family allows people to build solid foundations in most matters regarding moral and social judgment. If you are taught well by the elders of your clan, you are likely to pass on those good guy lessons to the next generation. It all sounds fine and dandy, but the real world is a place where exceptions are as common as wildfires during the globally warmed summers. Meaning, not every family is caring and supporting. Just a fact of this cruel old world, my friends.

A large majority of families possess some degree of dysfunctionality, which sometimes is the very same reason why they’re able to work and prosper as a group. The differences that unite us... a head-spinner, no doubt. But there are those families that take the cake when it comes to the impressive extent of rivalry and discontent that they can feel towards each other.

Toxic family relationships may escalate in rage and violence until a point of no return is reached. This may provoke all sorts of consequences, such as life-long separations or even culminate with regrettable accidents and disasters.

Cinema’s protagonists also have to deal with the bitter realities of familiar disappointment from time to time, so don’t feel like you’re alone if you’ve ever dealt with a similar situation. Here are 7 movies where the hero and the villain are closely related.

Jealousy between siblings is a common occurrence that lots of people have to deal with during the formative years of any family dynamic. Toys, clothes and supremacy over the TV remote are some of the most recurrent reasons behind these fraternal conflicts. These scuffles are harmless most of the time, but with confrontation always comes the risk of crossing the line and really hurting someone. Scar is one of those brothers that don’t know when to stop.

Having endured a hard life away from luminous Pride Rock and the main pack of lions, Scar’s resentment towards his brother and what his kingdom represents has grown exponentially. A meticulous revenge has been brewing in Scar’s dark mind for years, but he must wait for the right moment to carry out his plan to perfection.

It all lines up when rebellious prince Simba is tricked into going for a stroll in a canyon as a stampede of startled buffaloes zooms by his side. Brave father Mufasa makes the ultimate sacrifice and saves the life of his son, but learns that the killer is his own brother right before punching the last ticket.

Just imagine a gut punch like that. You’re about to slip into the abyss as your brother reveals his evil master scheme; he grins in satisfaction when you finally fall. No wonder Mufasa came back as a cloud ghost, he couldn’t rest in peace after such a betrayal. Anyone ordered a slice of Ham-let?