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Brain on Fire

7.020171h 28mPG-13MovieDrama

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.

DirectorGerard Barrett
WriterGerard Barrett
ProducersA.J. Dix·Rob Merilees

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Cast · Directed by Gerard Barrett

CMChloë Grace Moretz
Chloë Grace Moretz
Susannah Cahalan
TMThomas Mann
Thomas Mann
Stephen Grywalski
RARichard Armitage
Richard Armitage
Tom Cahalan
CMCarrie-Anne Moss
Carrie-Anne Moss
Rhona Nack
JSJenny Slate
Jenny Slate
Margo
TPTyler Perry
Tyler Perry
Richard
AZAlex Zahara
Alex Zahara
Allen
JMJenn MacLean-Angus
Jenn MacLean-Angus
Giselle
KTKen Tremblett
Ken Tremblett
Senator
NNNavid Negahban
Navid Negahban
Dr. Najjar
RMRobert Moloney
Robert Moloney
Dr. Ryan
ADAgam Darshi
Agam Darshi
Dr. Khan

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Brain on Fire — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Brain on Fire?

Brain on Fire is streaming on Shout! Factory, Fawesome and The Roku Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Brain on Fire on Netflix?

No, Brain on Fire is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Shout! Factory and Fawesome.

Is Brain on Fire on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Brain on Fire isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Shout! Factory and Fawesome instead.

Where can I watch Brain on Fire for free?

Brain on Fire is available to stream free (with ads) on Fawesome and The Roku Channel in United States.

Is Brain on Fire based on a true story?

Yes — Brain on Fire is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).