Brewster McCloud (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1970, Brewster McCloud is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Robert Altman, running about 105 minutes. “THIS MAY BE OVER YOUR HEAD.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Brewster is an owlish, intellectual boy who lives in a fallout shelter of the Houston Astrodome. He has a dream: to take flight within the confines of the stadium. Brewster tells those he trusts of his dream, but displays a unique way of treating others who do not fit within his plans.
Who’s in it. Brewster McCloud stars Bud Cort as Brewster, Sally Kellerman as Louise, Michael Murphy as Shaft and William Windom as Weeks, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Brewster McCloud has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brewster McCloud page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brewster McCloud tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brewster McCloud (1970)?
- In US, Brewster McCloud is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Brewster McCloud worth watching?
- Brewster McCloud holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Brewster McCloud?
- Brewster McCloud stars Bud Cort, Sally Kellerman, Michael Murphy, William Windom and Shelley Duvall.