The Brain (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1962, The Brain is a drama, crime, horror and science fiction film directed by Freddie Francis, running about 83 minutes. “The pounding of the afterbrain signals vengeance and death!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A millionaire businessman's brain is kept alive after a fatal accident, and communicates clues to a doctor on the trail of the killer
Who’s in it. The Brain stars Anne Heywood as Anna Holt, Peter van Eyck as Dr. Peter Corrie, Cecil Parker as Stevenson and Bernard Lee as Dr. Frank Shears, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Brain has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Brain page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brain tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Brain (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Brain change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Brain worth watching?
- The Brain holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Brain?
- The Brain stars Anne Heywood, Peter van Eyck, Cecil Parker, Bernard Lee and Ellen Schwiers.
- When was The Brain released?
- The Brain was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.