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Brain on Fire (2017)

It's not supposed to happen. Be prepared when it does.

  • Feb 22, 2017
  • 1h 28m
  • PG-13

7.0/10

TMDB user score
1,450 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Brain on Fire is a 2017 drama film directed by Gerard Barrett. Its leading cast includes Chloë Grace Moretz, Thomas Mann and Richard Armitage. It runs for 1 hour 28 minutes.

Synopsis

Susannah Cahalan, an up-and-coming journalist at the New York Post becomes plagued by voices in her head and seizures, causing a rapid descent into insanity.

Synopsis from TMDB.

Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 28 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG-13
Language
English
Audience signal
7.0/10 from 1,450 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

Brain On Fire | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix · plays from YouTube

Where to Watch Brain on Fire

Stream with a subscription

  • Shout! Factory Amazon Channel

Free on official services

  • Fawesome

Free with ads

  • The Roku Channel
  • The CW
  • Shout! Factory TV
  • YouTube Free
  • Plex
  • Tubi TV

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Cast

  • Chloë Grace Moretz Susannah Cahalan
  • Thomas Mann Stephen Grywalski
  • Richard Armitage Tom Cahalan
  • Carrie-Anne Moss Rhona Nack
  • Jenny Slate Margo
  • Tyler Perry Richard
  • Alex Zahara Allen
  • Jenn MacLean-Angus Giselle
  • Ken Tremblett Senator
  • Navid Negahban Dr. Najjar
  • Robert Moloney Dr. Ryan
  • Agam Darshi Dr. Khan
  • Janet Kidder Dr. Siskin
  • Vincent Gail Dr. Samson
  • Daniel Bacon Dr. Han
  • Alison Araya EEG Tech
  • Brian McCaig Intern
  • Elizabeth Bowen Publicist

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