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The Brain

5.819621h 23mMovieScience FictionCrimeHorror

After the mysterious crash of a millionaire's private plane, scientists secretly harvest the dying man's brain and keep it alive in a laboratory in order to communicate via telepathy.

DirectorFreddie Francis
WritersPhilip Mackie·Robert Banks Stewart

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Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 4 other countries

The Brain isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Australia, Canada, Mexico, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Freddie Francis

AHAnne Heywood
Anne Heywood
Anna Holt
PEPeter van Eyck
Peter van Eyck
Dr. Peter Corrie
CPCecil Parker
Cecil Parker
Stevenson
BLBernard Lee
Bernard Lee
Dr. Frank Shears
ESEllen Schwiers
Ellen Schwiers
Ella
SLSiegfried Lowitz
Siegfried Lowitz
Mr. Walters
HNHans Nielsen
Hans Nielsen
Immerman
JSJeremy Spenser
Jeremy Spenser
Martin Holt
MAMaxine Audley
Maxine Audley
Marion Fane
JMJack MacGowran
Jack MacGowran
Furber
MMMiles Malleson
Miles Malleson
Dr. Miller
GCGeorge A. Cooper
George A. Cooper
Thomas Gabler

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The Brain — streaming FAQ

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Is The Brain on Netflix?

No, The Brain is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

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