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The Man with Two Brains

1983·Movie
1h 33min·R

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Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4
  • Tension3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness5
  • Romance4
  • Nostalgia4

Humor

Some sharp wit and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Absurdist Humor7

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

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About

Steve Martin is a world famous surgeon. He invented screw top, zip lock brain surgery. Trust him.

A brain surgeon marries a femme fatale, causing his life to turn upside down. Things go more awry when he falls in love with a talking brain.
Absurdist Science Fiction ComedyEccentricCult ClassicBlack ComedyQuirkyParody80s Pop CultureB-Movie Sensibility

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Man with Two Brains legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Man with Two Brains worth watching?

68
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Man with Two Brains rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is The Man with Two Brains?

1 h 33 min

The Man with Two Brains runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Man with Two Brains?

Critics70
Audiences68

Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 68 out of 100, so both groups see The Man with Two Brains much the same way.

Was The Man with Two Brains a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$10 million

No. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 99% of its budget.

What language is The Man with Two Brains in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Man with Two Brains?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Man with Two Brains in 46 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Man with Two Brains use?

HypocriteGold DiggerCute, but CacophonicThe UnpronounceableCoitus UninterruptusSwitch to EnglishRepeat to ConfirmGroin AttackBridal CarryBait-and-SwitchFor the EvulzBig Eaterand 64 more

TV Tropes lists 76 storytelling tropes for The Man with Two Brains, including Hypocrite, Gold Digger, Cute, but Cacophonic.