Brewster McCloud
“"Something else" from the director of M*A*S*H”
Brewster is an owlish, intellectual boy who lives in a fallout shelter of the Houston Astrodome. He has a dream: to take flight within the confines of the stadium. Brewster tells those he trusts of his dream, but displays a unique way of treating others who do not fit within his plans.
Where to watch Brewster McCloud in United States
Can I watch Brewster McCloud in United States? Brewster McCloud isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Brewster McCloud streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Sooner, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About Brewster McCloud
Brewster McCloud is a 1971 English-language comedy and fantasy film directed by Robert Altman. The cast is led by Bud Cort, Sally Kellerman, Michael Murphy. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Brewster McCloud was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Lion's Gate Films, and Lou Adler-John Phillips Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on August 18, 1971, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Robert Altman
- Writers
- Doran William Cannon
- Release date
- August 18, 1971
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Lion's Gate Films, Lou Adler-John Phillips Productions
Brewster McCloud cast & crew
Brewster McCloud was directed by Robert Altman and written by Doran William Cannon.
The cast features Bud Cort as Brewster, Sally Kellerman as Louise, Michael Murphy as Shaft, William Windom as Weeks, Shelley Duvall as Suzanne, and René Auberjonois as The Lecturer.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Gene Page, cinematography is by Lamar Boren, and it was produced by Lou Adler and James Margellos.
Is Brewster McCloud worth watching?
Brewster McCloud holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 102 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and fantasy, Brewster McCloud is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Brewster McCloud
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Cast of Brewster McCloud
Bud Cort
Brewster
Sally Kellerman
Louise
Michael Murphy
Shaft
William Windom
Weeks
Shelley Duvall
Suzanne
René Auberjonois
The Lecturer
Stacy Keach
Abraham Wright
John Schuck
Johnson
Margaret Hamilton
Daphne Heap
Jennifer Salt
Hope
Corey Fischer
Hines
G. Wood
Crandall
Brewster McCloud — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Brewster McCloud in United States?
Brewster McCloud is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸What language is Brewster McCloud in?
Brewster McCloud is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Brewster McCloud?
Brewster McCloud runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is Brewster McCloud rated?
Brewster McCloud is rated R. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 102 ratings.
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