Brain Drain (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2009, Brain Drain is a comedy film directed by Fernando González Molina, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Emilio, a shy, not too brilliant pupil at a humble local secondary school, has always harboured a secret love for Natalia, the cutest, brightest girl in the class. On the last day of the school year, when he finally decides to declare his love, Natalia is awarded a scholarship to study Medicine at Oxford. It would seem that all is lost for Emilio, but his drop-out school-pals are not ready to throw in the towel. After faking qualifications and scholarships, this band of brainless nuts land in Oxford, causing havoc in the normally peaceful campus existence. —The Film Catalogue
Who’s in it. Brain Drain stars Mario Casas as Emilio, Amaia Salamanca as Natalia, Alberto Amarilla as Chuli and Gorka Lasaosa as Ruedas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Brain Drain has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brain Drain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brain Drain tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brain Drain (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Brain Drain change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Brain Drain worth watching?
- Brain Drain holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Brain Drain?
- Brain Drain stars Mario Casas, Amaia Salamanca, Alberto Amarilla, Gorka Lasaosa and Canco Rodríguez.
- When was Brain Drain released?
- Brain Drain was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.