Brain Dead (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1990, Brain Dead is an action, thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Adam Simon, running about 85 minutes. “You have nothing to lose... except your mind.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a battle of man versus machine, Martin, a top neurosurgeon who's studying brain malfunctions that cause mental illness, delves deep into his own mind to save himself from a megalomaniacal corporation.
Who’s in it. Brain Dead stars Bill Pullman as Dr. Rex Martin, Bill Paxton as Jim Reston, Bud Cort as Jack Halsey and Nicholas Pryor as Man in Bloody White Suit / Ramsen / Ed Conklin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Brain Dead has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Night Flight Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brain Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brain Dead tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brain Dead (1990)?
- In US, Brain Dead is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Brain Dead worth watching?
- Brain Dead holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Brain Dead?
- Brain Dead stars Bill Pullman, Bill Paxton, Bud Cort, Nicholas Pryor and Patricia Charbonneau.
- When was Brain Dead released?
- Brain Dead was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.