Brain on Fire (2016)

A young, capable professional cannot explain her newly erratic behavior.

Director:

Gerard Barrett

Writers:

Gerard Barrett (screenplay), Susannah Cahalan (memoir)

Stars:

Chloë Grace Moretz, Thomas Mann, Richard Armitage

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Chloë Grace Moretz	...	Susannah Cahalan
Thomas Mann	...	Stephen Grywalski
Richard Armitage	...	Tom Cahalan
Carrie-Anne Moss	...	Rhona Nack
Jenny Slate	...	Margo
Tyler Perry	...	Richard
Alex Zahara	...	Allen
Jenn MacLean-Angus	...	Giselle (as Jean MacLean Angus)
Ken Tremblett	...	Senator
Navid Negahban	...	Dr. Najjar
Robert Moloney	...	Dr. Ryan
Agam Darshi	...	Dr. Khan
Janet Kidder	...	Dr. Siskin
Vincent Gale	...	Dr. Samson
Daniel Bacon	...	Dr. Han

Storyline

The film follows the harrowing experience of a writer struggling with a rare neurological disease from when she first suffers symptoms to the many attempts at diagnosing it and the eventual discovery of the real cause of her illness. Based on the book, 'Brain On Fire', the true story of Susannah Cahalan, a journalist for the New York Post.

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Plot Keywords:

rare disease | seizure | based on true story | encephalitis | autoimmune disease | 

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Genres:

Biography | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, brief language and partial nudity

Did You Know?

Trivia

Her research indicated that in 2009 most people with the disease were either misdiagnosed or undiagnosed. Cahalan was fortunate to be correctly diagnosed because, according to Najjar's estimates, only 10 percent of people with the disease were properly diagnosed at that time. Since then, a better understanding of the disease and its symptoms has resulted in more frequent diagnosis and treatment.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Susannah Cahalan: Have you ever been trapped? Lost in your own body, lost in your own mind, lost in time? So desperate to escape, to just... Get out.

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Soundtracks

Song for Kirsten Dunst

User Reviews

Amazing Job

The acting was amazing from Chloë Grace Moretz , I thought she was vary believable in her role. The movie itself was inspiring. It was one of those movies you watch, and it felt like your life has been changed in some way. Chloë has been proving herself the be one of the best, and I believe some day she will win an Oscar.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [Japan]

Country:

USA Canada Ireland

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 June 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

Brain on Fire

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$10,846

Company Credits

Production Co:

Denver and Delilah Productions, Broad Green Pictures, Foundation Features

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1