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Synopsis
A bureaucrat in a retro-future world tries to correct an administrative error and himself becomes an enemy of the state.
Cast
- Jonathan Pryce
- Robert De Niro
- Katherine Helmond
- Ian Holm
- Bob Hoskins
- Michael Palin
- Ian Richardson
- Peter Vaughan
- Kim Greist
- Jim Broadbent
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- Apr 12, 2020
i wish i could write a review but i have to fill out a 27B-6 form first. i'm a stickler for paperwork you see
mariaNov 8, 2017she gay dude stop it lol
kaiSep 20, 2012What do you get when you mix Python with Kafka and put it in an Orwellian nightmare? You get Gilliam's unsung masterpiece that manages to be both dark satire and visionary piece of visual art. It is in essence a fierce attack on bureaucracy and totalitarianism, told as…
DirkH - May 13, 2020
I would have never imagined the line “care for a little necrophilia?” could be so romantic!
p e r s i a 🍒Nov 28, 2020If I was in this situation I simply would have voted
Megan BitchellAug 22, 2019i mean i wouldn’t mind if robert de niro shows up whenever i have a problem
rai - May 5, 2026
You just gotta laugh at a certain point
KarstenNov 9, 2019so for the past 10 years when y'all tweet COME TO BRAZIL to every celebrity, is this what you mean
laurenOct 7, 2012On paper, Brazil is an amalgamation of my favorite genres and themes in cinema: black comedy, satire, romance, fantasy, science-fiction, dystopic societies, fear of/fighting against "the man," championing of the individual, etc. Imagine my disappointment when all of those…
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- Soph lovedBrazil
This film is not for everyone. If you do not have a keen eye for detail and meaning, as well as inability to analyze films (especially semiotically) you won’t like this film. This film is bizarre but I think the meaning of it is often misconstrued.
Caio likedBrazilpensei que era sobre Brasil mas não tinha nada a ver com Brasil. ao mesmo tempo, um trabalho de escritório no Brasil é desse jeitinho. então tem a ver sim
lamc0 lovedBrazilOne of my favourite and most influential films of all time
- Vogue Italia lovedBrazil
so strange… incredible
Ohfudgecake likedBrazilLiterally 1984, on a budget. It was good tho and they filmed some of it in the same place hunger games was filmed. The ending was wild cause you think he’s free but joke he’s hallucinating. I enjoyed this film cause it had a lot of action but also could count as a Christmas movie
maximus likedBrazilWatch out! A terrific movie has escaped the asylum without a lobotomy. Brazil is a Mr. Gilliam original, one of the best places to get lost, a beautiful nightmare come true. The good guys, the few directors itching to make films away from the assembly line, have finally won
- Nick Dubberly is "meh" onBrazil
This was my first time watching this, and I really wanted to like this because Gilliam is one of my favorite directors, however this was a miss for me, I felt every one of the 143 minutes that this lasted. I’m glad I finally watched it, but I probably never will again.
MRSU1C1DESQD lovedBrazilA true Terry Gilliam film. So wacky but in a good way. The pacing was a bit long after the hour mark, but other than that it was good. I loved Robert De Niro as a vigilante electrician. The story was so interesting and the writing was phenomenal. I loved the ending.
James New likedBrazilOne of the most bizarre, weird films I’ve ever seen. Felt like Fritz Lang’s Metropolis if it was on drugs. Production design is a clear standout and the entire visual design of it is impressive. It’s too long and feels unfocused often. Still worth a watch
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Metacritic
Brazil may not be the best film of the year, but it's a remarkable accomplishment for Mr. Gilliam, whose satirical and cautionary impulses work beautifully together. His film's ambitious visual style bears this out, combining grim, overpowering architecture with clever throwaway touches.
Janet Maslin
The New York Times
This modern cult classic is a triumphantly dark comedy directed by one of the film world's truly original visionaries, Terry Gilliam. Imagination is this futuristic film’s middle name.
Marjorie Baumgarten
Austin Chronicle
A ferociously creative 1985 black comedy filled with wild tonal contrasts, swarming details, and unfettered visual invention--every shot carries a charge of surprise and delight.
Dave Kehr
Chicago Reader
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brazil (1985) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Brazil (1985)?
The movie is 2hr 12min long.
What's Brazil (1985) about?
A bureaucrat in a retro-future world tries to correct an administrative error and himself becomes an enemy of the state.
Who's the cast of Brazil (1985)?
- Jonathan Pryce as Sam Lowry
- Robert De Niro as Harry Tuttle
- Katherine Helmond as Mrs. Ida Lowry
- Ian Holm as Mr. Kurtzmann
- Bob Hoskins as Spoor
- Michael Palin as Jack Lint
- Ian Richardson as Mr. Warrenn
- Peter Vaughan as Mr. Helpmann
- Kim Greist as Jill Layton
- Jim Broadbent as Dr. Jaffe
Who's the director behind Brazil (1985)?
Terry Gilliam directed Brazil (1985).
Who produced Brazil (1985)?
Arnon Milchan produced Brazil (1985).
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