Brazil (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1985, Brazil is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Terry Gilliam, running about 143 minutes. “It's only a state of mind.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Low-level bureaucrat Sam Lowry escapes the monotony of his day-to-day life through a recurring daydream of himself as a virtuous hero saving a beautiful damsel. Investigating a case that led to the wrongful arrest and eventual death of an innocent man instead of wanted terrorist Harry Tuttle, he meets the woman from his daydream, and in trying to help her gets caught in a web of mistaken identities, mindless bureaucracy and lies.
Who’s in it. Brazil stars Jonathan Pryce as Sam Lowry, Robert De Niro as Archibald 'Harry' Tuttle, Katherine Helmond as Mrs. Ida Lowry and Ian Holm as Mr. M. Kurtzmann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Brazil has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $9.9M at the box office.
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 Brazil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brazil tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brazil (1985)?
- In US, Brazil 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 Brazil worth watching?
- Brazil holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Brazil?
- Brazil stars Jonathan Pryce, Robert De Niro, Katherine Helmond, Ian Holm and Bob Hoskins.
- When was Brazil released?
- Brazil was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 143 minutes.