The Man with Two Brains (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1983, The Man with Two Brains is a comedy, romance and science fiction film directed by Carl Reiner, running about 93 minutes. “So funny you'll laugh your head off.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A brain surgeon marries a femme fatale, causing his life to turn upside down. Things go more awry when he falls in love with a talking brain.
Who’s in it. The Man with Two Brains stars Steve Martin as Dr. Michael Hfuhruhurr, Kathleen Turner as Dolores Benedict, David Warner as Dr. Alfred Necessiter and Paul Benedict as Butler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Man with Two Brains has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US 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 The Man with Two Brains page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man with Two Brains tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man with Two Brains (1983)?
- In US, The Man with Two Brains 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 The Man with Two Brains worth watching?
- The Man with Two Brains holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man with Two Brains?
- The Man with Two Brains stars Steve Martin, Kathleen Turner, David Warner, Paul Benedict and Richard Brestoff.
- When was The Man with Two Brains released?
- The Man with Two Brains was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.