Brazil (1985): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1985 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1985, Brazil is a komödie and science-fiction film directed by Terry Gilliam, running about 143 minutes. “Es ist nur ein Zustand des Geistes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sam Lowry ist ein kleiner Angestellter im Archiv des allmächtigen „Ministeriums für Information“ (M.O.I.) in einer düsteren, bürokratisierten und technisierten Welt. In seinen Träumen trifft er als geflügelter Held in schimmernder Rüstung eine blonde Schönheit in wallendem Weiß. Im wirklichen Leben möchte er gerne unauffällig leben. Seine einflussreiche Mutter, die mit ihrer Freundin um den besseren Schönheitschirurgen konkurriert, arrangiert eine Beförderung, die Sam aber ablehnt.
Who’s in it. Brazil stars Jonathan Pryce as Sam Lowry, Robert De Niro as Archibald 'Harry' Tuttle, Katherine Helmond as Mrs. Ida Lowry and Ian Holm as Mr. M. Kurtzmann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Brazil has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $9.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brazil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brazil tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Brazil (1985)?
- In USA, Brazil is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Brazil worth watching?
- Brazil holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie and science-fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Brazil?
- Brazil stars Jonathan Pryce, Robert De Niro, Katherine Helmond, Ian Holm and Bob Hoskins.
- When was Brazil released?
- Brazil was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 143 minutes.