Brain on Fire

2016, Biography/Drama, 1h 35m

16 Reviews 500+ Ratings

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Movie Info

Susannah Cahalan, an up-and-coming journalist at the New York Post becomes plagued by voices in her head and seizures. As weeks progress and Susannah quickly moves deeper into insanity, her behaviors shift from violence to catatonia. After a series of tantrums, misdiagnoses, and a lengthy hospital stay, a doctor's last-minute intervention enables him to give her a diagnosis and a chance to rebuild her life.

Cast & Crew

Chloë Grace Moretz
Chloë Grace Moretz
Susannah Cahalan
Thomas Mann
Thomas Mann
Stephen
Jenny Slate
Jenny Slate
Angela
Richard Armitage
Richard Armitage
Tom Cahalan
Carrie-Anne Moss
Carrie-Anne Moss
Rhona Nack
Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry
Richard
Agam Darshi
Agam Darshi
Dr. Khan
Navid Negahban
Navid Negahban
Dr. Najjar
Vincent Gale
Vincent Gale
Dr. Samson
Jenn MacLean-Angus
Jenn MacLean-Angus
Giselle
Alex Zahara
Alex Zahara
Allen
Daniel Bacon
Daniel Bacon
Dr. Han
Robert Moloney
Robert Moloney
Dr. Ryan
Lee Majdoub
Lee Majdoub
Guy
Gerard Barrett
Gerard Barrett
Director
Gerard Barrett
Gerard Barrett
Screenwriter
Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron
Producer
Beth Kono
Beth Kono
Producer
Lindsay MacAdam
Lindsay MacAdam
Producer
Rob Merilees
Rob Merilees
Producer
A.J. Dix
A.J. Dix
Producer
Lisa Wolofsky
Lisa Wolofsky
Executive Producer
Yaron Orbach
Yaron Orbach
Cinematographer
JC Bond
JC Bond
Film Editing
John Paesano
John Paesano
Original Music
Ross Dempster
Ross Dempster
Production Design
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Critic Reviews for Brain on Fire

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Full Review… David Rooney Hollywood Reporter Full Review… Wendy Ide Screen International Full Review… Peter Debruge Variety Full Review… Benjamin Lee Guardian Full Review… Alec Bojalad Den of Geek Full Review… Renee Schonfeld Common Sense Media Full Review… Kahron Spearman The Daily Dot Full Review… Roger Moore Movie Nation Full Review… Joe Reid Decider Full Review… Brian Orndorf Blu-ray.com Full Review… Joanne Soh The New Paper (Singapore) Full Review… John Lui The Straits Times (Singapore)
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