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The Great Brain

7.019781h 38mMovieComedyFamily

Based on the book by John D. Fitzgerald, this movie stars Jimmy Osmond as a mischievous boy out to swindle his whole town for everything they're worth...and who occasionally puts his smarts to use for a good cause.

DirectorsSidney Levin·Richard Bickerton
WriterAlan Cassidy
ProducerRichard Bickerton

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Cast · Directed by Sidney Levin

JOJames A. Osmond
James A. Osmond
Tom D. Fitzgerald
JJ
James Jarnigan
J.D. Fitzgerald
WC
Willy Cardin
Sweyn D. Fitzgerald
DT
Danny Thompson
Andy Anderson
TB
Tim Bailey
Basil Kokovinis
JBJohn Bishop
John Bishop
Allen Jensen
AC
Alan Christensen
Frank Jensen
RR
Rich Radford
Sammy Leeds
PJ
Paul Jarnagin
Howard Kay
TGTom Gilson
Tom Gilson
Jimmy Peterson
WK
William Kezele
Danny Forester
LBLen Birman
Len Birman
Papa Fitzgerald

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The Great Brain — streaming FAQ

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Is The Great Brain on Netflix?

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What is the OTT release date for The Great Brain?

The Great Brain hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 20, 1978. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.