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Sam Lowry (Jonathan Pryce) is a harried technocrat in a futuristic society that is needlessly convoluted and inefficient. He dreams of a life where he can fly away from technology and overpowering bureaucracy, and spend eternity with the woman of his dreams. While trying to rectify the wrongful arrest of one Harry Buttle (Brian Miller), Lowry meets the woman he is always chasing in his dreams, Jill Layton (Kim Greist). Meanwhile, the bureaucracy has fingered him responsible for a rash of terrorist bombings, and Sam and Jill's lives are put in danger. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller), release year 1985, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of Brazil

Sam Lowry (Jonathan Pryce) is a harried technocrat in a futuristic society that is needlessly convoluted and inefficient. He dreams of a life where he can fly away from technology and overpowering bureaucracy, and spend eternity with the woman of his dreams. While trying to rectify the wrongful arrest of one Harry Buttle (Brian Miller), Lowry meets the woman he is always chasing in his dreams, Jill Layton (Kim Greist). Meanwhile, the bureaucracy has fingered him responsible for a rash of terrorist bombings, and Sam and Jill's lives are put in danger.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller), release year 1985, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 1985
  • Released 18 Dec 1985
  • Runtime 132 minutes
  • Content rating R
  • IMDb rating IMDb 7.8/10 from 222,497 votes
  • Metascore 84/100
  • Genres Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
  • Languages English
  • Countries United Kingdom, United States

Cast

Jonathan Pryce, Kim Greist, Robert De Niro

Direction and writing

Directed by: Terry Gilliam

Written by: Terry Gilliam, Tom Stoppard, Charles McKeown

Awards and recognition

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 9 wins & 6 nominations total

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