Brewster's Millions (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1945, Brewster's Millions is a comedy film directed by Allan Dwan, running about 79 minutes. “It's a HOWLUVA Lot of Fun!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Monty Brewster is a pennyless, former U.S. Army soldier back from World War II Europe who learns that he has inherited $8 million from a distant relative. But there's a catch: he must spend $1 million of that money in less than two months before his 30th birthday in order to inherit the rest.
Who’s in it. Brewster's Millions stars Dennis O'Keefe as Montague L. 'Monty' Brewster, Helen Walker as Peggy Gray, June Havoc as Trixie Summers and Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson as Jackson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Brewster's Millions has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brewster's Millions page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brewster's Millions tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brewster's Millions (1945)?
- In US, Brewster's Millions is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Brewster's Millions worth watching?
- Brewster's Millions holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Brewster's Millions?
- Brewster's Millions stars Dennis O'Keefe, Helen Walker, June Havoc, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson and Gail Patrick.
- When was Brewster's Millions released?
- Brewster's Millions was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.