Brazil

Name: Brazil
Director: Terry Gilliam
Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction
Released: 1985-01-01
Duration: 143 min
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Jonathan Pryce, Robert De Niro, Katherine Helmond, Ian Holm, Bob Hoskins

1985Dir. Terry Gilliam2h 23m

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Runtime2h 23m

Released1985

Budget$15M

Box office$10M

DirectorTerry Gilliam

About This Movie

Brazil is a wild ride through a dystopian bureaucratic nightmare, where Terry Gilliam's unique visual style really shines. The film blends absurdist humor with a dark atmosphere, creating this oddball world filled with surreal imagery and practical effects that feel tangible. Jonathan Pryce nails it as Sam Lowry, a guy stuck in the monotony of life, and the supporting cast, including Robert De Niro as the renegade Tuttle, just adds layers to the chaos. Themes of absurdity and the struggle against an oppressive system echo throughout, helped by the unsettling score. It's not linear and doesn't play by traditional storytelling rules, but that’s what makes it distinctive. Definitely a conversation starter in any collection.

Released in 1985, significant for its unique visual style.Filmed in London; practical effects were key to its aesthetic.Features an eclectic score by Michael Kamen and others.Won the Best Original Score at the BAFTA Awards.