The Brain
“The Brain has rocked the world with laughter!”
Arthur and Anatole are two little robbers. They want to rob money, money that will travel in a special train from Paris to Bruxelles. They don't know that other people have planned to do the same thing.
Where to watch The Brain in United States
France Channel Amazon ChannelClick a service to open The Brain there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is The Brain streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | France Channel Amazon Channel | — |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
About The Brain
The Brain is a 1969 French-language crime and comedy film directed by Gérard Oury. The cast is led by Jean-Paul Belmondo, Bourvil, David Niven. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on France Channel Amazon Channel.
The Brain was produced by DDL Cinematografica and S.N.E. Gaumont and made in France and Italy. It was released on March 7, 1969, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Gérard Oury
- Writers
- Danièle Thompson, Marcel Jullian, Gérard Oury
- Release date
- March 7, 1969
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Production
- DDL Cinematografica, S.N.E. Gaumont
The Brain cast & crew
The Brain was directed by Gérard Oury and written by Danièle Thompson, Marcel Jullian, and Gérard Oury.
The cast features Jean-Paul Belmondo as Arthur Lespinasse, Bourvil as Anatole, David Niven as Colonnel Carol Matthews, Aka 'Le Cerveau', Eli Wallach as Frankie Scannapieco, Godfather of the Italian Mafia, Silvia Monti as Sofia Scannapieco, Frankie's Sister, and Raymond Gérôme as Commissioner.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Georges Delerue, cinematography is by Wladimir Ivanov, and it was produced by Alain Poiré and Paul Joly.
Is The Brain worth watching?
The Brain holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 301 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime and comedy, The Brain is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Brain
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Arthur Lespinasse
Bourvil
Anatole
David Niven
Colonnel Carol Matthews, Aka 'Le Cerveau'
Eli Wallach
Frankie Scannapieco, Godfather of the Italian Mafia
Silvia Monti
Sofia Scannapieco, Frankie's Sister
Raymond Gérôme
Commissioner
Fernand Guiot
Inspector Mazurel, Assistant to the Commissioner
Jacques Balutin
Inspector Pochet
Jacques Ciron
Inspector Dubœuf
Patrick Préjean
Belgian Sergeant of the Armoured Car
Robert Dalban
Belgian Soldier of the Armored Car (With a Cold)
Raoul Delfosse
Belgian Soldier of the Armored Car
The Brain — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Brain in United States?
The Brain is streaming on France Channel Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Brain on France Channel Amazon Channel?
Yes — The Brain is currently available on France Channel Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Brain in?
The Brain is originally in French, with audio tracks including German, English, French, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Brain?
The Brain runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).
▸What is The Brain rated?
The Brain is rated PG. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 301 ratings.
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