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Runaway Brain

1995Movie8 minG

AnimationComedy
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

A breakneck, nostalgic animated movie, with standout editing.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Not for tears, big ideas or romance.

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Story

In an attempt to convince Minnie that he hasn't forgotten to buy her an anniversary present, Mickey Mouse ends up promising to take her to Hawaii. Funds being short, he applies for a job as lab assistant to the sinister Dr. Frankenollie, who happens to be searching for a donor to provide his monstrous creation with a brain.

Feels like

  • Animated Short
  • Slapstick Comedy
  • Cartoon Horror
  • Classic Disney
  • Frankenstein Parody
  • Fast-Paced Action
  • Whimsical & Wacky
  • Nostalgic Appeal
  • Family-Friendly Thrills

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Chris Bailey
Written by
Tim Hauser
Produced by
Ron Tippe
Music by
John Debney

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 11, 1995 · 8 min · G

Released
August 11, 1995
Runtime
8 min
Age rating
G
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Science Fiction, Horror, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Didn't Want an Adventure, Angry Collar Grab, Evil Makes You Monstrous +9

  • Didn't Want an Adventure
  • Angry Collar Grab
  • Evil Makes You Monstrous
  • Non-Standard Character Design
  • "Freaky Friday" Flip
  • Affably Evil
  • The Bad Guy Wins
  • Disney Death
  • Pun-Based Title
  • Brain Theft
  • Test Subject for Hire
  • Franken-X

12 of 52 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Runaway Brain worth watching?"

Questions about Runaway Brain

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Runaway Brain worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.3).

Is Runaway Brain okay for kids?

GDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated G in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Runaway Brain make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and absurd humor (8 of 10).

Will Runaway Brain scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more unsettling than scary: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for uncanny, but 5 for scares.

What tropes does Runaway Brain use?

Didn't Want an AdventureAngry Collar GrabEvil Makes You MonstrousNon-Standard Character Design"Freaky Friday" FlipAffably EvilThe Bad Guy WinsDisney DeathPun-Based TitleBrain TheftTest Subject for HireFranken-Xand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 tropes for it, including Didn't Want an Adventure, Angry Collar Grab, and Evil Makes You Monstrous.