My Beautiful Broken Brain (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 7.1

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Released in 2014, My Beautiful Broken Brain is a documentary film directed by Sophie Robinson, running about 84 minutes. “Life is like a dream” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A profoundly personal voyage into the complexity, fragility and wonder of the human brain, after Lotje Sodderland miraculously survives a hemorrhagic stroke and finds herself starting again in an alien world, bereft of language and logic. This feature documentary takes us on a genre-twisting tale that is by turns excruciating and exquisite - from the devastating consequences of a first-time neurological experiment, through to the extraordinary revelations of her altered sensory perception.

Who’s in it. My Beautiful Broken Brain stars Lotje Sodderland as Self, Sophie Robinson as Self, Jan Sodderland as Self and Hente Sodderland as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, My Beautiful Broken Brain has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Beautiful Broken Brain page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch My Beautiful Broken Brain (2014)?
In US, My Beautiful Broken Brain is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is My Beautiful Broken Brain worth watching?
My Beautiful Broken Brain holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in My Beautiful Broken Brain?
My Beautiful Broken Brain stars Lotje Sodderland, Sophie Robinson, Jan Sodderland, Hente Sodderland and David Lynch.
When was My Beautiful Broken Brain released?
My Beautiful Broken Brain was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.