---
title: "Brain on Fire"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/brain-on-fire-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 340027
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Brain on Fire (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/brain-on-fire-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Brain on Fire is a film first released in 2017. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Denver & Delilah Productions, Foundation Features, Blank Pages Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A journalist’s life unravels as mysterious voices and seizures threaten her sanity."

### Why Watch
- Compelling look at a journalist’s mental health crisis
- Concise 88‑minute runtime keeps the story focused

### Caveats & Content Note
- Intense subject matter may be unsettling for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s intense psychological focus and seizure scenes make it more suitable for mature teen audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: psychological, intense, drama, slow-burn

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/brain-on-fire-2017#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Gerard Barrett
- **Networks / Studios**: Denver & Delilah Productions, Foundation Features, Blank Pages Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Chloë Grace Moretz** as *Susannah Cahalan*
- **Thomas Mann** as *Stephen Grywalski*
- **Richard Armitage** as *Tom Cahalan*
- **Carrie-Anne Moss** as *Rhona Nack*
- **Jenny Slate** as *Margo*
- **Tyler Perry** as *Richard*
- **Alex Zahara** as *Allen*
- **Jenn MacLean-Angus** as *Giselle*
- **Ken Tremblett** as *Senator*
- **Navid Negahban** as *Dr. Najjar*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the protagonist's occupation?
She is an up‑and‑coming journalist at the New York Post.

### Q: What health issues does she experience?
She is plagued by voices in her head and seizures.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
The movie is rated PG‑13.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on June 6, 2017.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Brain on Fire — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/340027)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*