How long is Brainstorm?

Brainstorm is 1 h 46 min long (106 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:46 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Brainstorm rated?

Brainstorm is rated PG in the US.

Where can I stream Brainstorm?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Where to watch Brainstorm (1983) tonight

Brainstorm (1983) runs 1 h 46 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 6.2 from 291 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 46 min — ends 9:46 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG (US)
Genres: Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: September 30, 1983
TMDB rating: 6.2 / 10 from 291 votes
Director: Douglas Trumbull
Starring: Christopher Walken, Natalie Wood, Louise Fletcher, Cliff Robertson
Language: English

Good for a group? Good for a small group that will pay attention.Science Fiction and Thriller keep a room quiet in the good way: phones down, guesses out loud.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads).

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How long is Brainstorm?: Brainstorm is 1 h 46 min long (106 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:46 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Brainstorm rated?: Brainstorm is rated PG in the US.
Is Brainstorm a good movie to watch with a group?: Good for a small group that will pay attention. Science Fiction and Thriller keep a room quiet in the good way: phones down, guesses out loud.
Where can I stream Brainstorm?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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