The Brain Man (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2013, The Brain Man is an action, crime and mystery film directed by Tomoyuki Takimoto, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. A seemingly random series of bombings in a provincial city. The latest target is a public bus route. Detective Chaya chased terrorists and arrested a mysterious man with keen intelligence and physical power. The psychologist in charge of evaluating him is Dr. Mariko. After the psychiatric examination, she puts toward a hypothesis – “Is it possible he was born without emotions?”
Who’s in it. The Brain Man stars Toma Ikuta as Ichiro Suzuki, Yasuko Matsuyuki as Doctor Mariko Washiya, Yosuke Eguchi as Cop and Fumi Nikaido as Noriko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Brain Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Brain Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brain Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Brain Man (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Brain Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Brain Man worth watching?
- The Brain Man holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Brain Man?
- The Brain Man stars Toma Ikuta, Yasuko Matsuyuki, Yosuke Eguchi, Fumi Nikaido and Kensuke Owada.
- When was The Brain Man released?
- The Brain Man was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.