Donovan's Brain
“A dead man's brain in a hidden laboratory told him to KILL... KILL... KILL”
Where to watch Donovan's Brain in United Kingdom
Donovan's Brain is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 15 September 2026.
About Donovan's Brain
Donovan's Brain is a 1953 movie in the Science Fiction, Horror and Thriller genres, directed by Felix E. Feist, starring Lew Ayres, Nancy Reagan and Gene Evans. It has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 42 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Donovan's Brain in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Donovan's Brain trailer
Overview
A scientist takes the brain of dead man and revives it via electrodes as it lays suspended in a tank of liquid. Soon, the brain grows to possess enormous psychic powers and inflicts its personality upon the doctor who saved it, creating a "Jekyll and Hyde" paradigm.
Top cast
Lew Ayres
Dr. Patrick J. Cory
Nancy Reagan
Janice Cory
Gene Evans
Dr. Frank Schratt
Steve Brodie
Herbie Yocum
Tom Powers
Donovan's Washington Advisor
Lisa Howard
Chloe Donovan
James Anderson
Chief Tuttle
Victor Sutherland
Nathaniel Fuller
Michael Colgan
Tom Donovan
Peter Adams
Mr. Webster
Harlan Warde
Treasury Agent Brooke
Shimen Ruskin
Tailor
John Hamilton
Mr. McNish (uncredited)
Don Brodie
Detective Who Follows Dr. Cory from Hotel (uncredited)
Stapleton Kent
W. J. Higgins (uncredited)
Frank McLure
Man leaving Fuller's Office (uncredited)
William Cottrell
Dr. Crane (uncredited)
Max Wagner
Station Agent (uncredited)
Sam Harris
Man leaving Fuller's Office (uncredited)
Paul Hoffmann
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Donovan's Brain in United Kingdom?+
In United Kingdom, you can stream Donovan's Brain on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
Is Donovan's Brain on Netflix?+
Donovan's Brain is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
How long is Donovan's Brain?+
Donovan's Brain has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
Who stars in Donovan's Brain?+
Donovan's Brain stars Lew Ayres, Nancy Reagan, Gene Evans, Steve Brodie and Tom Powers.
When did Donovan's Brain come out?+
Donovan's Brain is a 1953 movie directed by Felix E. Feist.
What genre is Donovan's Brain?+
Donovan's Brain is Science Fiction, Horror and Thriller film.
Who directed Donovan's Brain?+
Donovan's Brain was directed by Felix E. Feist.
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