Brain Drain (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1998, Brain Drain is a comedy and drama film directed by Fernando Musa, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Fideo and Panta are two teenage rascals and thieves who dream of traveling to "the promised land", the United States. Rambling between good and evil, roc and tango, this is an action story turned romance when the two youngsters fall in love innocently, but face life with extraordinary maturity. Moving between haunting love scenes beneath starry skies and police chases, watch out…while these two might plan to steal your car radio, they will definitely steal your heart.
Who’s in it. Brain Drain stars Nicolás Cabré as Fideo, Luis Quiróz as Panta, Jimena Anganuzzi as Diana and Brian Forciniti as Rengo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Brain Drain has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 (1998)?
- 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 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Brain Drain?
- Brain Drain stars Nicolás Cabré, Luis Quiróz, Jimena Anganuzzi, Brian Forciniti and Erasmo Olivera.
- When was Brain Drain released?
- Brain Drain was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.