Runaway Brain
Seen it?1995 | 8 min | Animation, Comedy, Science Fiction, Horror, Family
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, 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 wants a laugh, horror fans and sci-fi fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 8 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
In an attempt to convince Minnie that he hasn't forgotten to buy her an anniversary present, Mickey Mouse ends up promising to take her to Hawaii. Funds being short, he applies for a job as lab assistant to the sinister Dr. Frankenollie, who happens to be searching for a donor to provide his monstrous creation with a brain.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 45K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Chris Bailey
- Wayne AllwineMickey Mouse (voice)
- Russi TaylorMinnie Mouse (voice)
- Kelsey GrammerDr. Frankenollie (voice)
- Jim CummingsJulius (voice)
- Bill FarmerPluto (voice)