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What it's about
The film follows the harrowing experience of a writer struggling with a rare neurological disease from when she first suffers symptoms to the many attempts at diagnosing it and the eventual discovery of the real cause of her illness. Based on the book, 'Brain On Fire', the true story of Susannah Cahalan, a journalist for the New York Post.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Gerard Barrett
- Writer
- Gerard Barrett, Susannah Cahalan
- Starring
- Chloë Grace Moretz, Thomas Mann, Richard Armitage
Details
- Release date
- Jun 22, 2018
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States, Canada, Ireland
Where to Watch Brain on Fire (2018) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Brain on Fire in the United States?
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- Can I stream Brain on Fire or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on Shout! Factory (HD).
- Can I watch Brain on Fire for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with ads on Free Movies Plus, Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Shout! Factory TV (HD), The CW, The Roku Channel (HD), Tubi TV, and YouTube (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD).
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