The Boys from Brazil
An aging Nazi hunter races across continents to expose a genetic conspiracy designed to resurrect fascist power.
Overview
A chilling investigation into the dark legacy of the Nazi regime unfolds in South America.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- paranoid
- ominous
- suspenseful
- classic thriller night
- political cinema marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found the film gripping and well acted, though its implausible premise and shallow, abruptly weakened final stretch divided opinion.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Mengele's cloning project is designed as part of a plan to revive Nazi power through engineered descendants.
Lieberman follows leads from Paraguay through Europe and the United States while investigating former SS officers.
Lieberman's visits to seemingly ordinary homes gradually reveal their connection to Mengele's disturbing scheme.
Mengele's clinical experiments and orchestrated environments oppose Lieberman's improvised, humanistic investigation.
Films like The Boys from Brazil, and why
Marathon Man
shared political conspiracy, Nazi-hunting investigation, escalating suspense, and historical menace
The Odessa File
shared fugitive Nazi war-criminal premise, international investigation, and morally charged thriller atmosphere
The Manchurian Candidate
shared conspiracy thriller structure, genetic experimentation, and paranoia about authoritarian power
The Island of Dr. Moreau
shared science-fiction horror premise, sinister scientific manipulation, and ethical questions about human identity
Movie Details
- Director
- Franklin J. Schaffner
- Release Date
- 1978-10-05
- Runtime
- 125 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (467)
Cast
- Gregory Peck
- Laurence Olivier
- James Mason
- Lilli Palmer
- Uta Hagen
- Steve Guttenberg
- Denholm Elliott
- Rosemary Harris
- John Dehner
- John Rubinstein
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Boys from Brazil about?
- An aging Nazi hunter races across continents to expose a genetic conspiracy designed to resurrect fascist power.
- What is The Boys from Brazil like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Boys from Brazil as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is The Boys from Brazil violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in The Boys from Brazil as moderate.
- What did critics think of The Boys from Brazil?
- Critics generally found the film gripping and well acted, though its implausible premise and shallow, abruptly weakened final stretch divided opinion.
- Which films are like The Boys from Brazil?
- Films with a similar feel include Marathon Man, The Odessa File, The Manchurian Candidate, and The Island of Dr. Moreau.
- How long is The Boys from Brazil?
- The Boys from Brazil runs 125 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Boys from Brazil?
- In United States, The Boys from Brazil streams on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.
