The Man Who Stole Einstein's Brain
2023
1 hr 18 min
English
He believes it will solve the mystery of genius. He thinks it will make him a scientific star. But the decision will haunt the rest of his life.
On April 18, 1955, the pathologist performing the autopsy on Albert Einstein covertly steals the genius's brain, hoping to uncover the secret of brilliance. His good intentions and scientific ambitions collide with harsh realities as his world crumbles.
- Status
- Released
Keywords
Links
Top Cast
Carolyn Abraham as Self
Frederick E. Lepore as Self
Benyamin Cohen as Self
Robert Schulmann as Self
Albert Einstein as Self (archive footage)
Steven Levy as Self
Johnny Carson as Self (archive footage)
Top Crew
Michelle Shephard · Director, Writer
Carolyn Abraham · Writer
David Wall · Composer
Christian Bielz · Cinematographer
Nick Hector · Editor
Photos
Reviews
Loading reviews…
More Like This
S4: The Bob Lazar Story
03 Apr 2026
Maria by Callas
13 Dec 2017
Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story
30 Dec 2025
42 Up
17 Nov 1999
Ted Bundy: Mind of a Monster
18 Aug 2019
Voyeur
04 Oct 2017
Memories of a Murderer: The Nilsen Tapes
18 Aug 2021
Long Shot
03 Sep 2017
A Toxic Love Story
22 Jul 2026
Come See Me in the Good Light
14 Nov 2025
The Crash
14 May 2026
My Mom Jayne
20 Jun 2025
Being Eddie
11 Nov 2025
The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes
27 Apr 2022
Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20
13 Dec 2022
Maternal Instinct
11 Jun 2026
Out of Thin Air
11 Jun 2017
The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button
05 May 2009
Stolen: Heist of the Century
07 Aug 2025
Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers
29 Oct 2025