Donovan's Brain
1953, English. Directed by Felix E. Feist.
A dead man's brain in a hidden laboratory told him to KILL... KILL... KILL
A scientist takes the brain of dead man and revives it via electrodes as it lays suspended in a tank of liquid. Soon, the brain grows to possess enormous psychic powers and inflicts its personality upon the doctor who saved it, creating a "Jekyll and Hyde" paradigm.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Donovan's Brain is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, and ScreenPix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Felix E. FeistDirector
- Lew AyresDr. Patrick J. Cory
- Nancy ReaganJanice Cory
- Gene EvansDr. Frank Schratt
- Steve BrodieHerbie Yocum
- Tom PowersDonovan's Washington Advisor
- Lisa HowardChloe Donovan
- James AndersonChief Tuttle
- Victor SutherlandNathaniel Fuller
- Michael ColganTom Donovan
- Peter AdamsMr. Webster
- Harlan WardeTreasury Agent Brooke
- Shimen RuskinTailor
Details
- Released
- 30 September 1953
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Felix E. Feist
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What Donovan's Brain is based on
Donovan's Brain is based on Donovan's Brain (1942) by Curt Siodmak.
1942
Donovan's Brain
By Curt Siodmak
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Donovan's Brain: quick answers
Is Donovan's Brain worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Donovan's Brain?
Donovan's Brain runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does Donovan's Brain have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Donovan's Brain. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Donovan's Brain parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Donovan's Brain yet.
Which OTT platform is Donovan's Brain on?
Donovan's Brain is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, and ScreenPix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Donovan's Brain?
If you liked Donovan's Brain, try Jekyll & Hyde, Patrick, Possessor.
Who directed Donovan's Brain?
Donovan's Brain (1953) was directed by Felix E. Feist and stars Lew Ayres, Nancy Reagan, Gene Evans.
What is Donovan's Brain based on?
Donovan's Brain is based on Donovan's Brain (1942) by Curt Siodmak.