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.
Where to watch Brazil in United States
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Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Brazil there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is Brazil streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Disney Plus, Stan | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Joyn, Netzkino, Pluto TV | Apple TV Store, Sky Store, Rakuten TV |
| France | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Rakuten TV |
| Spain | Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus, U-NEXT | — |
| South Korea | Disney Plus | — |
About Brazil
Brazil is a 1985 English-language comedy and science fiction film directed by Terry Gilliam. The cast is led by Jonathan Pryce, Robert De Niro, Katherine Helmond. It has a runtime of 2h 23m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 3700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Brazil was produced by Embassy International Pictures and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on February 20, 1985, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $15 million, it went on to gross $10 million worldwide.
- Director
- Terry Gilliam
- Writers
- Tom Stoppard, Terry Gilliam, Charles McKeown
- Release date
- February 20, 1985
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $15 million
- Box office
- $10 million
- Production
- Embassy International Pictures
Brazil cast & crew
Brazil was directed by Terry Gilliam and written by Tom Stoppard, Terry Gilliam, and Charles McKeown.
The cast features 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, and Michael Palin as Jack Lint.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Kamen, cinematography is by Roger Pratt, and it was produced by Patrick Cassavetti and Arnon Milchan.
Is Brazil worth watching?
Brazil holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 3,729 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 2h 23m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and science fiction, Brazil is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Brazil
Brazil isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Brazil
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
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Brazil — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Brazil in United States?
Brazil is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Brazil in?
Brazil is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Brazil?
Brazil runs 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).
▸What is Brazil rated?
Brazil is rated R. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 3,729 ratings.
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