Braindead (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1992, Braindead is a comedy and horror film directed by Peter Jackson, running about 103 minutes. “Some things won't stay down... even after they die.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a Sumatran rat-monkey bites Lionel Cosgrove's mother, she's transformed into a zombie and begins killing (and transforming) the entire town while Lionel races to keep things under control.
Who’s in it. Braindead stars Timothy Balme as Lionel, Diana Peñalver as Paquita, Elizabeth Moody as Mum and Ian Watkin as Uncle Les, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Braindead has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $242.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Braindead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Braindead tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Braindead (1992)?
- In GB, Braindead is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Braindead worth watching?
- Braindead holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Braindead?
- Braindead stars Timothy Balme, Diana Peñalver, Elizabeth Moody, Ian Watkin and Brenda Kendall.
- When was Braindead released?
- Braindead was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.