Brain Damage (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1988, Brain Damage is a comedy, horror and science fiction film directed by Frank Henenlotter, running about 86 minutes. “It's a headache from Hell.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A normal, average guy who lives in New York City becomes dependent on an evil, disembodied brain.
Who’s in it. Brain Damage stars Rick Hearst as Brian, Jennifer Lowry as Barbara, Gordon MacDonald as Mike and Theo Barnes as Morris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Brain Damage has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brain Damage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brain Damage tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brain Damage (1988)?
- In US, Brain Damage is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Brain Damage worth watching?
- Brain Damage holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Brain Damage?
- Brain Damage stars Rick Hearst, Jennifer Lowry, Gordon MacDonald, Theo Barnes and John Zacherle.
- When was Brain Damage released?
- Brain Damage was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.