The Brain (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1969, The Brain is a comedy and crime film directed by Gérard Oury, running about 115 minutes. “The Brain has rocked the world with laughter!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Arthur and Anatole are two little robbers. They want to rob money, money that will travel in a special train from Paris to Bruxelles. They don't know that other people have planned to do the same thing.
Who’s in it. The Brain stars Jean-Paul Belmondo as Arthur Lespinasse, Bourvil as Anatole, David Niven as Col. Carol Matthews, aka "Le Cerveau" and Eli Wallach as Frankie Scannapieco, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Brain has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on France Channel Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Brain page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brain tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Brain (1969)?
- In US, The Brain is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Brain worth watching?
- The Brain holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Brain?
- The Brain stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Bourvil, David Niven, Eli Wallach and Silvia Monti.
- When was The Brain released?
- The Brain was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.