Brian's Song (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1971, Brian's Song is a drama and tv movie film directed by Buzz Kulik, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the real-life relationship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond established when Piccolo discovers that he is dying.
Who’s in it. Brian's Song stars James Caan as Brian Piccolo, Billy Dee Williams as Gale Sayers, Jack Warden as Coach Halas and Bernie Casey as J.C. Caroline, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Brian's Song has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Brian's Song page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brian's Song tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brian's Song (1971)?
- In US, Brian's Song 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 Brian's Song worth watching?
- Brian's Song holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Brian's Song?
- Brian's Song stars James Caan, Billy Dee Williams, Jack Warden, Bernie Casey and Shelley Fabares.
- When was Brian's Song released?
- Brian's Song was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.