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Brain on Fire

2017•1h 28m•★ 7.0•Released

Drama

It's not supposed to happen. Be prepared when it does.

Poster for Brain on Fire

Overview

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.

Movie details

Release date: 2017
Runtime: 1h 28m
Genres: Drama
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Country: Ireland, Canada
Director: Gerard Barrett
Production: Denver & Delilah Productions, Foundation Features, Blank Pages Productions, Broad Green Pictures

Cast

Portrait of Chloë Grace Moretz

Chloë Grace Moretz

Susannah Cahalan

Portrait of Thomas Mann

Thomas Mann

Stephen Grywalski

Portrait of Richard Armitage

Richard Armitage

Tom Cahalan

Portrait of Carrie-Anne Moss

Carrie-Anne Moss

Rhona Nack

Portrait of Jenny Slate

Jenny Slate

Margo

Portrait of Tyler Perry

Tyler Perry

Richard

Videos

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Brain On Fire | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix•TrailerOfficial

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