Brain on Fire (2017)
It's not supposed to happen. Be prepared when it does.
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.
Director: Gerard Barrett
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: February 22, 2017
Cast
- Chloë Grace Moretz - Susannah Cahalan
- Thomas Mann - Stephen Grywalski
- Richard Armitage - Tom Cahalan
- Carrie-Anne Moss - Rhona Nack
- Jenny Slate - Margo
- Tyler Perry - Richard
- Alex Zahara - Allen
- Jenn MacLean-Angus - Giselle
- Ken Tremblett - Senator
- Navid Negahban - Dr. Najjar
Screenplay
- Gerard Barrett (Screenplay)
- Susannah Cahalan (Novel)
Music: John Paesano
Cinematography: Yaron Orbach
Editing: JC Bond
Production: Denver & Delilah Productions, Foundation Features, Blank Pages Productions, Broad Green Pictures
Country: Ireland, Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Medical Drama and Hospital
Keywords
new york city, strong woman, biography, based on true story, female protagonist, hospital, doctor, writer, newspaper reporter, catatonia, medical drama, seizure, misdiagnosis, human brain
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Brain on Fire about?
- 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.
- Who directed Brain on Fire?
- Brain on Fire was directed by Gerard Barrett.
- Who stars in Brain on Fire?
- Brain on Fire stars Chloë Grace Moretz, Thomas Mann, Richard Armitage, Carrie-Anne Moss, Jenny Slate, Tyler Perry.
- How long is Brain on Fire?
- Brain on Fire has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Brain on Fire?
- Brain on Fire is a Drama film.
- Where was Brain on Fire produced?
- Brain on Fire was produced in Ireland, Canada.
- What are the themes of Brain on Fire?
- The themes of Brain on Fire include: Medical Drama and Hospital.