The Hugo's Brain (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2012, The Hugo's Brain is a documentary film directed by Sophie Révil, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. The Hugo's Brain is a French documentary-drama about autism. The documentary crosses authentic autistic stories with a fiction story about the life of an autistic (Hugo), from childhood to adulthood, portraying his difficulties and his handicap.
Who’s in it. The Hugo's Brain stars Sophie Marceau as Narration, Charles Fresse as Hugo (14 ans), Thomas Coumans as Hugo (22 ans) and Arly Jover as Elisa, La mère d'Hugo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Hugo's Brain has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Magellan TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hugo's Brain page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hugo's Brain (2012)?
- In US, The Hugo's Brain is available to stream on Magellan TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hugo's Brain worth watching?
- The Hugo's Brain holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Hugo's Brain?
- The Hugo's Brain stars Sophie Marceau, Charles Fresse, Thomas Coumans, Arly Jover and Thierry Godard.
- When was The Hugo's Brain released?
- The Hugo's Brain was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.