Where to watch The Brain in United States
The Brain is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV, Philo, Shudder, Night Flight Plus, Shudder Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp, Shudder Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 17 June 2026.
About The Brain
The Brain is a 1988 movie in the Horror and Science Fiction genres, directed by Ed Hunt, starring Tom Bresnahan, Cynthia Preston and David Gale. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.3/10 from 84 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Brain in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The Brain trailer
Overview
Dr. Blake runs a TV show called "Independent Thinkers", which is sort of a Scientology-like self-help/religion program. But he's not making his audience think any more independently – with the help of an alien organism he calls The Brain, he's using brainwashing and mind control. The only thing that stands between them and world domination is a brilliant but troubled high school student with a penchant for pranks...
Top cast
Tom Bresnahan
Jim Majelewski
Cynthia Preston
Janet
David Gale
Dr. Anthony Blakely
George Buza
Verna
Bret Pearson
Willie
Christine Kossak
Vivian
Bernice Quiggan
Mrs. Driscol
Susannah Hoffmann
Becky
Justine Campbell
Doreen
Robert King
Mr. Sweeting
Kenneth McGregor
Mr. Woods
Vinetta Strombergs
Mr. Chisolm
Richard Gira
Mr. Majelewski
Wendy Springate
Mrs. Majelewski
Harry Booker
Officer Marks
Peter Read
Security Guard
Steve Mousseau
The Weird Man
Gary Brown
Police Detective
Sarah Chapple
Debbie Hodges
Carol Lazare
Mrs. Woods
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Brain in United States?+
In United States, you can stream The Brain on Amazon Prime Video, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV, Philo, Shudder, Night Flight Plus, Shudder Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp, Shudder Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is The Brain on Netflix?+
The Brain is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV, Philo, Shudder, Night Flight Plus, Shudder Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp, Shudder Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.
How long is The Brain?+
The Brain has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
Who stars in The Brain?+
The Brain stars Tom Bresnahan, Cynthia Preston, David Gale, George Buza and Bret Pearson.
When did The Brain come out?+
The Brain is a 1988 movie directed by Ed Hunt.
What genre is The Brain?+
The Brain is Horror and Science Fiction film.
Who directed The Brain?+
The Brain was directed by Ed Hunt.
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