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Brain on Fire

2017Movie1 h 28 minPG-13

Drama
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic346.6Rotten Tomatoes13%67%
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic346.6Rotten Tomatoes13%67%

Summary

Susannah Cahalan, an up-and-coming journalist at the New York Post becomes plagued by voices in her head and seizures, causing a rapid descent into insanity.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Gerard Barrett
Written by
Gerard Barrett, Susannah Cahalan
Produced by
Charlize Theron, Lindsay MacAdam, Beth Kono
Music by
John Paesano

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Facts

February 22, 2017 · 1 h 28 min · PG-13

Released
February 22, 2017
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Ireland, Canada
Available in
22 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

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Questions about Brain on Fire

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Brain on Fire worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 13%, and Metacritic 34). Audiences rate it higher (64 out of 100) than critics (24).

Is Brain on Fire okay for kids?

PG-13Suicide themesDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for suicide themes and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will I feel good after watching Brain on Fire?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.