Brazil (1985)
English neo-noir film directed by Terry Gilliam
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 2h 20m 140 min
- Released
- 18 December 1985
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Brazil has a runtime of 2 hours 20 minutes (140 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 18 December 1985. It is directed by Terry Gilliam and stars Jonathan Pryce, Robert De Niro and Katherine Helmond.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Terry Gilliam
- Cast
- Jonathan Pryce, Robert De Niro, Katherine Helmond, Ian Holm, Bob Hoskins, Michael Palin, Ian Richardson, Peter Vaughan, Kim Greist, Jim Broadbent, Barbara Hicks, Charles McKeown
- Cinematography
- Roger Pratt
- Editing
- Julian Doyle
- Music
- Michael Kamen
- Written by
- Terry Gilliam, Tom Stoppard, Charles McKeown
- Produced by
- Arnon Milchan
- Production
- Regency Enterprises
- Distribution
- 20th Century Studios, Netflix, Disney+
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $15 million
- Box office
- $9.9 million
- Country
- Australia, United Kingdom
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 18 December 1985
- First shown
- 20 February 1985 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 Brazil?
Brazil has a runtime of 2 hours 20 minutes, or 140 min.
When did Brazil release?
Brazil released on 18 December 1985.
Who directed Brazil?
Brazil is directed by Terry Gilliam.
Who is in the cast of Brazil?
The cast of Brazil includes Jonathan Pryce, Robert De Niro, Katherine Helmond, Ian Holm, Bob Hoskins and Michael Palin.
Where can I watch Brazil online?
Brazil streams on Netflix.
How much did Brazil earn at the box office?
Brazil grossed $9.9 million on a budget of $15 million.
What is Brazil rated in the US?
Brazil is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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