chadrico
10/10One of my all time favourite sci fi movies. Set the bench mark for modern sci fi, should be considered a great like Blade Runner. Great acting, story, soundtrack! 5/5
Reviewed on April 22, 2018
Brazil(1985)
It's only a state of mind.
7.7(3,817)2h 23m1985-02-20
ComedyScience Fiction
Brazil Synopsis
Low-level bureaucrat Sam Lowry escapes the monotony of his day-to-day life through a recurring daydream of himself as a virtuous hero saving a beautiful damsel. Investigating a case that led to the wrongful arrest and eventual death of an innocent man instead of wanted terrorist Harry Tuttle, he meets the woman from his daydream, and in trying to help her gets caught in a web of mistaken identities, mindless bureaucracy and lies.
Brazil (1985) is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Terry Gilliam, released on February 20, 1985 with a runtime of 2h 23m. It stars Jonathan Pryce, Robert De Niro, Katherine Helmond and Ian Holm. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 3,817 ratings.
- Director:
- Terry Gilliam
- Writers:
- Tom Stoppard, Terry Gilliam, Charles McKeown
- Producers:
- Patrick Cassavetti, Arnon Milchan
- Cinematographer:
- Roger Pratt
- Composer:
- Michael Kamen
- Production:
- Embassy International Pictures
- Budget:
- $15,000,000
- Revenue:
- $9,953,708
- Status:
- Released
Brazil (1985) Trailer
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Brazil Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Brazil.
Brazil (1985) Original Trailer
Trailer
Harry Tuttle's Insane Break In
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Three Reasons: Brazil
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Brazil: The First Screening
Behind the Scenes
BRAZIL miniature effects
Behind the Scenes
Brazil Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jonathan Pryce
as Sam Lowry
Robert De Niro
as Harry Tuttle
Katherine Helmond
as Mrs. Ida Lowry
Ian Holm
as Mr. Kurtzmann
Bob Hoskins
as Spoor
Michael Palin
as Jack Lint
Ian Richardson
as Mr. Warrenn
Peter Vaughan
as Mr. Helpmann
Kim Greist
as Jill Layton
Jim Broadbent
as Dr. Jaffe
Barbara Hicks
as Mrs. Alma Terrain
Charles McKeown
as Lime
Key crew
Directed by Terry Gilliam, written by Tom Stoppard, Terry Gilliam and Charles McKeown, produced by Patrick Cassavetti and Arnon Milchan.
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Brazil Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 3,817 ratings.
Filipe Manuel Neto
4/10**A film that was enough for more than one review: dream, nightmare, utopia and reality.** It was in 1939 that composer and singer-songwriter Ary Barroso released the iconic song “Aquarela do Brasil”. This samba became an icon of Brazilian music and was sung and disseminated by such noble voices as Francisco Alves, João Gilberto, Tom Jobim, Caetano Veloso, Tim Maia, Gal Costa, Erasmo Carlos, Elis Regina and, in…
Reviewed on March 4, 2023
misubisu
10/10**Score: 20/10 A Perfect, Unassailable Masterpiece of Dystopian Imagination** Some films are not merely watched; they are *inhabited*. Terry Gilliam's *Brazil* is such a film. It is a towering, terrifying, hilarious, and heartbreaking vision of a world that feels more prescient with each passing year. The Director's Cut the *only* version that should ever be watched is a flawless work of art, an achievement so…
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
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Brazil – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Brazil online?
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Brazil (1985) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Brazil?
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The main cast of Brazil (1985) includes Jonathan Pryce, Robert De Niro, Katherine Helmond, Ian Holm and Bob Hoskins. The film was directed by Terry Gilliam. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Brazil released?
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Brazil was released on February 20, 1985 and runs for 2h 23m.
Is Brazil worth watching?
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Brazil (1985) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 3,817 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Brazil?
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Yes. The official Brazil trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.