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Brain Damage (1988)

English sci-fi film directed by Frank Henenlotter

RUS

Rated R in the US

Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Runtime
1h 24m 84 min
Released
22 April 1988
Language
English

Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.

Brain Damage has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes (84 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 22 April 1988. It is directed by Frank Henenlotter and stars Rick Hearst and Kevin Van Hentenryck.

Cast and crew

Produced by
Andre Blay
Distribution
Netflix

Box office, awards and more

Set in
New York City

Release and where to watch

In theatres
22 April 1988
First shown
15 April 1988 festival or first country
On OTT
Netflix date not announced

Can children watch it?

Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Brain Damage?

Brain Damage has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes, or 84 min.

When did Brain Damage release?

Brain Damage released on 22 April 1988.

Who directed Brain Damage?

Brain Damage is directed by Frank Henenlotter.

Who is in the cast of Brain Damage?

The cast of Brain Damage includes Rick Hearst and Kevin Van Hentenryck.

Where can I watch Brain Damage online?

Brain Damage streams on Netflix.

What is Brain Damage rated in the US?

Brain Damage is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.

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Updated 8 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.