Brain on Fire
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, The CW, Shout! Factory TV, and YouTube Free.
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Frequently asked questions about Brain on Fire
Where can I watch Brain on Fire in the United States?
Brain on Fire is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, The CW, Shout! Factory TV, and YouTube Free in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Brain on Fire for free?
Brain on Fire streams free with ads in the United States on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, The CW, and Shout! Factory TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Brain on Fire?
Brain on Fire scores 7.0 on The Movie Database, 6.6 on IMDb, 67% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 66 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Brain on Fire?
Brain on Fire stars Chloë Grace Moretz, Thomas Mann, Richard Armitage, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Jenny Slate. Gerard Barrett is the director.
How long is Brain on Fire?
Brain on Fire runs 1h 28m (88 minutes).
When did Brain on Fire come out?
Brain on Fire was released on February 22, 2017.
Which studio made Brain on Fire?
Brain on Fire was produced by Denver & Delilah Productions, Foundation Features, and Blank Pages Productions in Ireland and Canada.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.