Brazil_
"It's only a state of mind."
Low-level bureaucrat Sam Lowry escapes the monotony of his day-to-day life through a recurring daydream of himself as a virtuous hero saving a beautiful damsel. Investigating a case that led to the wrongful arrest and eventual death of an innocent man instead of wanted terrorist Harry Tuttle, he meets the woman from his daydream, and in trying to help her gets caught in a web of mistaken identities, mindless bureaucracy and lies.
Director
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Starring
Jonathan Pryce, Robert De Niro, Katherine Helmond
Box Office
$10.0M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
15 countries
Disney+
12 countries
Rakuten TV
9 countries
Plex
FREE
4 countries
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Netzkino
FREE
1 country
Pluto TV
FREE
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Brazil earned $10.0M against a $15.0M budget.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day →
Year context
Brazil was released 41 years ago in 1985.
CAST (20)
Jonathan Pryce
Sam Lowry
Robert De Niro
Harry Tuttle
Katherine Helmond
Mrs. Ida Lowry
Ian Holm
Mr. Kurtzmann
Bob Hoskins
Spoor
Michael Palin
Jack Lint
Ian Richardson
Mr. Warrenn
Peter Vaughan
Mr. Helpmann
Kim Greist
Jill Layton
Jim Broadbent
Dr. Jaffe
Barbara Hicks
Mrs. Alma Terrain
Charles McKeown
Lime
Derrick O'Connor
Dowser
Kathryn Pogson
Shirley
Bryan Pringle
Spiro
Sheila Reid
Mrs. Buttle
John Flanagan
T.V. Interviewer / Salesman
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Priest
JP
John Pierce Jones
Basement Guard
Nigel Planer
Charlie--Dept. of Works
CREW
Director
Writer
Writer
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$15.0M
Budget
$10.0M
Revenue
-34%
ROI
UNDERPERFORMED
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
Regency Enterprises
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
143 min (2h 23m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.7/10 (3,601 votes)
Popularity
7
Budget
$15,000,000
Box Office
$9,953,708
Profit
$-5,046,292
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Brazil about?
Low-level bureaucrat Sam Lowry escapes the monotony of his day-to-day life through a recurring daydream of himself as a virtuous hero saving a beautiful damsel. Investigating a case that led to the wrongful arrest and eventual death of an innocent man instead of wanted terrorist Harry Tuttle, he meets the woman from his daydream, and in trying to help her gets caught in a web of mistaken identities, mindless bureaucracy and lies.
How long is Brazil?
Brazil has a runtime of 143 minutes (2h 23m).
Who directed Brazil?
Brazil was directed by Terminator 2: Judgment Day.
Who stars in Brazil?
The cast of Brazil includes Jonathan Pryce, Robert De Niro, Katherine Helmond, Ian Holm, Bob Hoskins.
How much did Brazil make at the box office?
Brazil earned $9,953,708 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $15,000,000.
What is the rating of Brazil?
Brazil has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 based on 3,601 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Science Fiction
KEYWORDS (24)
dreams
government
bureaucracy
police state
great britain
technology
dystopia
office
dark comedy
satire
surrealism
steampunk
terrorism
bombing
job promotion
repairman
disturbed
christmas
irreverent
absurd
incredulous
ambiguous
baffled
preposterous