The Man Who Stole Einstein's Brain

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On April 18, 1955, the pathologist performing the autopsy on Albert Einstein steals the dead scientists' brain, hoping it will reveal the source of genius and make him a star. Instead, his life unravels, as he carts it around in cardboard boxes and car trunks for the next fifty years.

2024 · 1h 18m

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The Man Who Stole Einstein's Brain

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On April 18, 1955, the pathologist performing the autopsy on Albert Einstein steals the dead scientists' brain, hoping it will reveal the source of genius and make him a star. Instead, his life unravels, as he carts it around in cardboard boxes and car trunks for the next fifty years.

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Released
2024
Run Time
1 hr 18 min
Rated
G
Region of Origin
Canada

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Original Audio
English
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* (AAC)

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English (Canada) (CC, SDH)

Accessibility

Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.