Brian is a masculine given name of Irish and Breton origin, [1] as well as a surname of Occitan origin. [2] It is common in the English-speaking world.

Brian: Directed by Will Ropp. With Joshua Colley, Sam Song Li, William H. Macy, Natalie Morales. An acerbic high school student prone to panic attacks runs for class president to get closer to the …

Mar 14, 2026 · Brian is a film set in a high school where an acerbic student, prone to panic attacks, enters the race for class president. His candidacy is driven by a desire to get closer to his teacher, …

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Mar 20, 2026 · Brian, starring Ben Wang, is the best film from this year’s SXSW Festival, and one of the funniest comedies of 2026 so far.

Mar 14, 2026 · Ben Wang is excellent in "Brian," a coming-of-age underdog story of a socially anxious teen who runs for class president.

Mar 18, 2026 · ‘Brian’ Review: A Hilarious High-School Comedy With Dark Jokes and Multiple Meltdowns Ben Wang takes on a challenging role in Will Ropp’s sweet, surprisingly funny debut.

Mar 23, 2026 · Read our review for SXSW premiere 'Brian,' starring Ben Wang and directed by Will Ropp.

Mar 25, 2026 · Brian is an intriguing and deeply explored character, one who may be annoying and off-putting at first, but audiences will come to love him by the film's end. There's a heart at the center of …

Mar 18, 2026 · ‘Brian,’ the feature directorial debut from Will Ropp, is a rare realistic portrayal of the tumultuously imperfect teen experience.