Movie

The Man with Two Brains

“Steve Martin is a world famous surgeon. He invented screw top, zip lock brain surgery. Trust him.”

★ 6.2(492)19831h 33m

The Man with Two Brains is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in New Zealand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Director: Carl Reiner
Release date: 1983-06-10
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: English
Box office: $10,000,000
Budget: $10,100,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Aspen Film Society

The Man with Two Brains — trailer

About The Man with Two Brains

The Man with Two Brains is a 1983 movie in the Comedy and Science Fiction genres, directed by Carl Reiner, starring Steve Martin, Kathleen Turner and David Warner. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 492 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Man with Two Brains in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A brain surgeon marries a femme fatale, causing his life to turn upside down. Things go more awry when he falls in love with a talking brain.

Cast

Steve Martin

Dr. Michael Hfuhruhurr

Kathleen Turner

Dolores Benedict

David Warner

Dr. Alfred Necessiter

Paul Benedict

Butler

Richard Brestoff

Dr. Pasteur

James Cromwell

Realtor

George Furth

Timon

Peter Hobbs

Dr. Brandon

Earl Boen

Dr. Felix Conrad

Bernie Hern

Gun Seller

Francis X. McCarthy

Olsen

William Traylor

Inspector

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Man with Two Brains in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, The Man with Two Brains is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Man with Two Brains on Netflix?+

The Man with Two Brains is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is The Man with Two Brains?+

The Man with Two Brains has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in The Man with Two Brains?+

The Man with Two Brains stars Steve Martin, Kathleen Turner, David Warner, Paul Benedict and Richard Brestoff.

When did The Man with Two Brains come out?+

The Man with Two Brains is a 1983 movie directed by Carl Reiner.

What genre is The Man with Two Brains?+

The Man with Two Brains is Comedy and Science Fiction film.

Who directed The Man with Two Brains?+

The Man with Two Brains was directed by Carl Reiner.