Movie
Where to Watch The Brain (1988) in the US
- 1988
- R
- 1h 34m
- 5.2IMDb
The Brain is available with a subscription, free with ads, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States.
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Rent
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- Watch the movie with a subscription on AMC+ (HD), Midnight Pulp (HD), Night Flight Plus (HD), Philo (HD), Prime Video (HD), and Shudder (HD).
- Watch the movie free with ads on Prime Video (HD) and Xumo Play (HD).
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What it's about
Dr. Blake runs a TV show called "Independent Thinkers", which is sort of a Scientology-like self-help/religion program. But he's not making his audience think any more independently - with the help of an alien organism he calls The Brain, he's using brainwashing and mind control. The only thing that stands between them and world domination is a brilliant but troubled high school student with a penchant for pranks...
Cast and crew
- Director
- Ed Hunt
- Writer
- Barry Pearson
- Starring
- Tom Bresnahan, Cynthia Preston, David Gale
Details
- Release date
- Nov 4, 1988
- Language
- English
- Country
- Canada
Where to Watch The Brain (1988) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch The Brain in the United States?
- The Brain is available with a subscription, free with ads, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on AMC+ (HD), Midnight Pulp (HD), Night Flight Plus (HD), Philo (HD), Prime Video (HD), and Shudder (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Prime Video (HD) and Xumo Play (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream The Brain or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on AMC+ (HD), Midnight Pulp (HD), Night Flight Plus (HD), Philo (HD), Prime Video (HD), and Shudder (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch The Brain for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with ads on Prime Video (HD) and Xumo Play (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD).
