The Boys from Brazil (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1978, The Boys from Brazil is a thriller, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, running about 125 minutes. “If they survive… will we?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nazi hunter Ezra Lieberman discovers a sinister and bizarre plot to rekindle the Third Reich.
Who’s in it. The Boys from Brazil stars Gregory Peck as Dr. Josef Mengele, Laurence Olivier as Ezra Lieberman, James Mason as Eduard Seibert and Lilli Palmer as Esther Lieberman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Boys from Brazil has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $19M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and 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 Boys from Brazil page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boys from Brazil tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boys from Brazil (1978)?
- In US, The Boys from Brazil is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Boys from Brazil worth watching?
- The Boys from Brazil holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Boys from Brazil?
- The Boys from Brazil stars Gregory Peck, Laurence Olivier, James Mason, Lilli Palmer and Uta Hagen.
- When was The Boys from Brazil released?
- The Boys from Brazil was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.