The Boys from Brazil
1978, English. Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.
If they survive… will we?
Nazi hunter Ezra Lieberman discovers a sinister and bizarre plot, masterminded by Dr. Josef Mengele, to rekindle the Third Reich.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 478 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Boys from Brazil
The Boys from Brazil is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Franklin J. SchaffnerDirector
- Gregory PeckDr. Josef Mengele
- Laurence OlivierEzra Lieberman
- James MasonEduard Seibert
- Lilli PalmerEsther Lieberman
- Uta HagenFrieda Maloney
- Steve GuttenbergBarry Kohler
- Denholm ElliottSidney Beynon
- Rosemary HarrisMrs. Doring
- John DehnerHenry Wheelock
- John RubinsteinDavid Bennett
- Anne MearaMrs. Curry
- Jeremy BlackJack Curry / Simon Harrington / Erich Doring / Bobby Wheelock
Details
- Released
- 5 October 1978
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Heywood Gould
- Budget
- $12M
- Box office
- $19M
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What The Boys from Brazil is based on
The Boys from Brazil is based on The Boys from Brazil, a 1976 novel by Ira Levin.
Novel · 1976
The Boys from Brazil
By Ira Levin
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The Boys from Brazil: quick answers
Is The Boys from Brazil worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 478 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Boys from Brazil?
The Boys from Brazil runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does The Boys from Brazil have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Boys from Brazil. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Boys from Brazil parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Boys from Brazil is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Boys from Brazil on?
The Boys from Brazil is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Boys from Brazil?
If you liked The Boys from Brazil, try Blindness, Devil in a Blue Dress, Nineteen Eighty-Four.
Who directed The Boys from Brazil?
The Boys from Brazil (1978) was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and stars Gregory Peck, Laurence Olivier, James Mason.
What is The Boys from Brazil based on?
The Boys from Brazil is based on The Boys from Brazil, a 1976 novel by Ira Levin.