Going Berserk (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1983, Going Berserk is a comedy film directed by David Steinberg, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. John Bourgignon, a drummer-chauffeur engaged to the daughter of a United States senator, encounters a sleazy film director, the leader of an aerobics cult, and other crazed characters in the days leading up to his wedding.
Who’s in it. Going Berserk stars John Candy as John Bourgignon, Joe Flaherty as Chick Leff, Eugene Levy as Sal DiPasquale and Alley Mills as Nancy Reese, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Going Berserk has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Going Berserk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Going Berserk tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Going Berserk (1983)?
- In US, Going Berserk is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Going Berserk worth watching?
- Going Berserk holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Going Berserk?
- Going Berserk stars John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Alley Mills and Pat Hingle.
- When was Going Berserk released?
- Going Berserk was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.