The Brood
1979, English. Directed by David Cronenberg.
The Ultimate Experience in Inner Terror.
A man tries to uncover an unconventional psychologist's therapy techniques on his institutionalised wife, amidst a series of brutal murders.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 856 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Brood
The Brood is streaming on Brew in India.
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Cast & crew
- David CronenbergDirector
- Oliver ReedDr. Hal Raglan
- Samantha EggarNola Carveth
- Art HindleFrank Carveth
- Henry BeckmanBarton Kelly
- Nuala FitzgeraldJuliana Kelly
- Cindy HindsCandice Carveth
- Susan HoganRuth Mayer
- Gary McKeehanMike Trellan
- Michael MageeInspector
- Robert A. SilvermanJan Hartog
- Joseph ShawCoroner
- Larry SolwayLawyer
Details
- Released
- 25 May 1979
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- David Cronenberg
- Budget
- $1.4M
- Box office
- $5M
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The Brood: quick answers
Is The Brood worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 856 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Brood?
The Brood runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does The Brood have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Brood. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Brood parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Brood is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Brood on?
The Brood is streaming on Brew in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Brood?
If you liked The Brood, try Eraserhead, The Fly, Extinction.
Who directed The Brood?
The Brood (1979) was directed by David Cronenberg and stars Oliver Reed, Samantha Eggar, Art Hindle.