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The Man with Two Brains

Seen it?

1983 | 93 min | Comedy, Science Fiction, Romance

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and sci-fi fans. If you loved Palm Springs or Poor Things, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 33 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A brain surgeon marries a femme fatale, causing his life to turn upside down. Things go more awry when he falls in love with a talking brain.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $10 million worldwide on a $10 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 95K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Carl Reiner

  • Steve MartinDr. Michael Hfuhruhurr
  • Kathleen TurnerDolores Benedict
  • David WarnerDr. Alfred Necessiter
  • Paul BenedictButler
  • Richard BrestoffDr. Pasteur
  • James CromwellRealtor
  • George FurthTimon
  • Peter HobbsDr. Brandon
  • Earl BoenDr. Felix Conrad
  • Bernie HernGun Seller