Brain on Fire (2017)
Movie 1h 28m ★ 7.0/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Brain on Fire is a drama movie from 2017. It is directed by Gerard Barrett. The cast includes Navid Negahban, Richard Armitage and Carrie-Anne Moss. The running time is 1h 28m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.0 out of 10.
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.
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Cast & crew
- Gerard BarrettDirector
- Navid Negahbanas Dr. Najjar
- Richard Armitageas Tom Cahalan
- Carrie-Anne Mossas Rhona Nack
- Agam Darshias Dr. Khan
- Ken Tremblettas Senator
- Jenny Slateas Margo
- Janet Kidderas Dr. Siskin
- Thomas Mannas Stephen Grywalski
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Questions about Brain on Fire
- What genre is Brain on Fire?
- Brain on Fire is categorised as Drama.
- Who stars in Brain on Fire?
- Navid Negahban, Richard Armitage, Carrie-Anne Moss, Agam Darshi, Ken Tremblett appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Brain on Fire?
- Gerard Barrett directed Brain on Fire.
- How long is Brain on Fire?
- Brain on Fire runs for 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- Is Brain on Fire worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Brain on Fire?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
