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Cast & Crew

Gerard Barrett
Director
Tyler Perry
As Richard
Jenny Slate
As Margo
Daniel Bacon
As Dr. Han
Chloë Grace Moretz
As Susannah Cahalan
Carrie-Anne Moss
As Rhona Nack
Alex Zahara
As Allen
Robert Moloney
As Dr. Ryan

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What is Brain on Fire about? Toggle content

"Brain on Fire" is a biographical drama that tells the story of Susannah Cahalan, a young journalist who suddenly begins experiencing seizures, psychosis, and memory loss. As she visits doctor after doctor in search of a diagnosis, her condition rapidly deteriorates. Based on the memoir by Susannah Cahalan, the film follows her journey from a promising career to a descent into madness and ultimately, a rare diagnosis that changes everything. With the help of Dr. Souhel Najjar, Susannah fights to regain her cognitive abilities and rebuild her life. The film stars Chloë Grace Moretz as Susannah Cahalan and features Jenny Slate, Thomas Mann, Tyler Perry, Carrie-Anne Moss, Richard Armitage, Navid Negahban, Alex Zahara, Jenn MacLean-Angus.

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You can stream Brain on Fire on: Netflix Tubi

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Brain on Fire was released for streaming on June 6, 2017.