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Arena Brains

5.0198735mMovieDrama

A short film by painter-turned-filmmaker Robert Longo, "Arena Brains" is a series of interlocking vignettes set in and around the art world of 1980s New York City, satirizing the neuroses and eccentricities of this milieu.

DirectorRobert Longo
WritersRichard Price·Robert Longo
ProducersJonathan Bender·Victoria Hamburg

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Cast · Directed by Robert Longo

MSMichael Stipe
Michael Stipe
The Watcher
EBEric Bogosian
Eric Bogosian
The Entertainer
RLRay Liotta
Ray Liotta
The Artist
RPRichard Price
Richard Price
The Critic
RSRichard Schiff
Richard Schiff
Deli Man
SYSean Young
Sean Young
Artist
SBSteve Buscemi
Steve Buscemi
Wired Kid #1
MJMark Boone Junior
Mark Boone Junior
Boyfriend
RVRon Vawter
Ron Vawter
Man with Cigar
ADAnne DeSalvo
Anne DeSalvo
Successful Woman #1
JLJodi Long
Jodi Long
Successful Woman #2
JC
Jessica Cardinale
Woman in Black Suit

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Arena Brains — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Arena Brains?

Arena Brains isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Arena Brains on Netflix?

No, Arena Brains is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Arena Brains on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Arena Brains isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Arena Brains for free?

Arena Brains isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Arena Brains?

Arena Brains hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 19, 1987. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.