Hairbrained (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2013, Hairbrained is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Billy Kent, running about 97 minutes. “This is Eli Pettifog. He's got a score to settle, and it's going to get hairy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A fourteen-year-old genius gets rejected by Harvard and ends up at a much lower ranked school where he makes friends with a mature student.
Who’s in it. Hairbrained stars Brendan Fraser as Leo Searly, Alex Wolff as Eli Pettifog, Julia Garner as Shauna and Parker Posey as Sheila Pettifog, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Hairbrained has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hairbrained page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hairbrained tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hairbrained (2013)?
- In US, Hairbrained is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hairbrained worth watching?
- Hairbrained holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hairbrained?
- Hairbrained stars Brendan Fraser, Alex Wolff, Julia Garner, Parker Posey and Michael Oberholtzer.
- When was Hairbrained released?
- Hairbrained was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.