Brain on Fire(2017)
It's not supposed to happen. Be prepared when it does.
Brain on Fire 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.
Brain on Fire (2017) is a drama film directed by Gerard Barrett, released on February 22, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Chloë Grace Moretz, Thomas Mann, Richard Armitage and Carrie-Anne Moss. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1,441 ratings.
- Director:
- Gerard Barrett
- Writers:
- Gerard Barrett, Susannah Cahalan
- Producers:
- A.J. Dix, Beth Kono, Rob Merilees
- Cinematographer:
- Yaron Orbach
- Composer:
- John Paesano
- Production:
- Denver & Delilah Productions, Foundation Features, Blank Pages Productions, Broad Green Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Brain on Fire (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Brain on Fire before you stream it.
Brain on Fire Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chloë Grace Moretz
as Susannah Cahalan
Thomas Mann
as Stephen Grywalski
Richard Armitage
as Tom Cahalan
Carrie-Anne Moss
as Rhona Nack
Jenny Slate
as Margo
Tyler Perry
as Richard
Alex Zahara
as Allen
Jenn MacLean-Angus
as Giselle
Ken Tremblett
as Senator
Navid Negahban
as Dr. Najjar
Robert Moloney
as Dr. Ryan
Agam Darshi
as Dr. Khan
Key crew
Directed by Gerard Barrett, written by Gerard Barrett and Susannah Cahalan, produced by A.J. Dix, Beth Kono and Rob Merilees.
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Brain on Fire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1,441 ratings.
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Brain on Fire – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Brain on Fire online?
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Brain on Fire (2017) is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Brain on Fire?
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The main cast of Brain on Fire (2017) includes Chloë Grace Moretz, Thomas Mann, Richard Armitage, Carrie-Anne Moss and Jenny Slate. The film was directed by Gerard Barrett. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Brain on Fire released?
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Brain on Fire was released on February 22, 2017 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Brain on Fire worth watching?
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Brain on Fire (2017) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1,441 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Brain on Fire?
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Yes. The official Brain on Fire trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.