Brainstorm
Seen it?1983 | 106 min | Science Fiction, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (57% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and sci-fi fans. If you loved Disclosure Day or Source Code, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Two brilliant research scientists have invented a device capable of recording and playing back sensory experiences only to have devastating results when one of them records their own death.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
57% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$10 million worldwide on a $18 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 125K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Douglas Trumbull
- Christopher WalkenMichael Brace
- Natalie WoodKaren Brace
- Louise FletcherLillian Reynolds
- Cliff RobertsonAlex Terson
- Jordan ChristopherGordy Forbes
- Donald HottonLandan Marks
- Alan FudgeRobert Jenkins
- Joe DorseyHal Abramson
- Bill MoreyJames Zimbach
- Jason LivelyChris Brace