Brewster McCloud (1970): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Brewster McCloud is a 1970 fantasy comedy directed by Robert Altman, starring Stacy Keach, Shelley Duvall and Michael Murphy. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $1,157 worldwide. Critics gave it 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Robert Altman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Brewster McCloud About?
The premise of Brewster McCloud without spoilers.
This whimsical film follows eccentric teenager Brewster McCloud, who secretly builds a set of wings in an attempt to fly. As he pursues his unusual dream, he encounters Louise, who offers him maternal support, and finds himself entangled in a series of puzzling deaths. Detective Frank Shaft is drawn into the strange events, launching a bizarre investigation that puts Brewster's ambitions and safety at risk.
Brewster McCloud Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- flying machine
- astrodome
- houston astrodome
- character name as title
- guardian angel
- bird
- cult film
- security camera
- zoo
- tour guide
- theme park
- shoplifting
+38 more Show fewer
- security guard
- police officer
- racial slur
- strangulation
- houston texas
- funeral
- chevrolet camaro
- chauffeur
- car chase
- murder of a police officer
- prologue
- scene during opening credits
- singing
- song
- limousine
- african american
- pigeon
- money
- old woman
- whistling
- falling out of a wheelchair
- pay phone
- detective
- n word
- red shoes
- mirror
- looking at oneself in a mirror
- going down an up escalator
- man wears eyeglasses
- captain america comic book
- marvel comic book
- texas
- scene of the crime
- female fallen angel
- police investigation
- bird droppings
- obsession
- serial murder
Brewster McCloud Cast
Stacy Keach leads the cast, with Shelley Duvall and Michael Murphy. Directed by Robert Altman; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Robert Altman
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Brewster McCloud Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Brewster McCloud 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 86% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 81%
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Metacritic 72 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 63% User score
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Brewster McCloud Box Office
Brewster McCloud grossed $1,157 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.2K
Brewster McCloud Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Brewster McCloud (1970) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Cars in Brewster McCloud
80 cars on screen, including the 1970 Plymouth Fury and the 1970 Plymouth Road Runner.
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1970 Plymouth Fury Main role -
1970 Plymouth Road Runner Main role -
1970 AMC Gremlin Important role -
1970 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Important role
Brewster McCloud Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “El volar es para los pájaros” and “Bird Shit”.
- Also known as
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- El volar es para los pájaros
- Bird Shit
- バード シット
- Nur Fliegen ist schöner
- Anche gli uccelli uccidono
- Auch Vögel können töten
- Брюстер МакКлауд
- 운명의 맥클라우드
- 空中怪客
- Voar é com os Pássaros
- Fågel, mördare eller mittemellan
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Brewster McCloud FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Brewster McCloud, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Brewster McCloud?
Brewster McCloud runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Brewster McCloud released?
Brewster McCloud was released on December 23, 1970.
Who directed Brewster McCloud?
Brewster McCloud was directed by Robert Altman.
More films by Robert Altman Who is in the cast of Brewster McCloud?
Brewster McCloud stars Stacy Keach, Shelley Duvall and Michael Murphy, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Brewster McCloud make at the box office?
Brewster McCloud grossed $1,157 worldwide.
How is Brewster McCloud rated?
Brewster McCloud has 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does Brewster McCloud have a post-credit scene?
No. Brewster McCloud has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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