


Brain Dead at a glance
Brain Dead is a 1990 thriller and horror film, running 1h 25m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: R in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Tubi TV and Plex.
Rated R in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1990-01-16
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Genres
- Thriller, Horror, Science Fiction
- Director
- Adam Simon
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 5.6 / 10 · 147 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmIn a battle of man versus machine, Martin, a top neurosurgeon who's studying brain malfunctions that cause mental illness, delves deep into his own mind to save himself from a megalomaniacal corporation.
Cast
14 names
Bill PullmanDr. Rex Martin
Bill PaxtonJim Reston
Bud CortJack Halsey
Nicholas PryorMan in Bloody White Suit / Ramsen / Ed Conklin
Patricia CharbonneauDana Martin
George KennedyVance
Brian BrophyEllis
Lee ArenbergSacks
Andy WoodBrain Surgeon
Maud WinchesterCrazy Anna
Lisa MoncureBoard Member
Willie GarsonBoard MemberQuestions about Brain Dead
Quick answersWhere can I watch Brain Dead in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Brain Dead is listed on Tubi TV, Plex. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Brain Dead suitable for children?
Brain Dead is rated R in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is Brain Dead on PelisPlus UK?
Brain Dead has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
What is Brain Dead about?
In a battle of man versus machine, Martin, a top neurosurgeon who's studying brain malfunctions that cause mental illness, delves deep into his own mind to save himself from a megalomaniacal corporation.
How long is Brain Dead?
Brain Dead runs for 1h 25m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Brain Dead trailer?
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