Beer (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1985, Beer is a comedy film directed by Patrick Kelly, running about 82 minutes. “The movie with a head on it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An advertising firm, desperate to keep an account from a financially-ailing brewery, concocts a macho ad campaign centering on three losers who inadvertently prevent a robbery at a bar.
Who’s in it. Beer stars Loretta Swit as B.D. Tucker, Rip Torn as Buzz Beckerman, Kenneth Mars as A.J. Norbecker and David Alan Grier as Elliott Morrison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Beer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beer (1985)?
- In US, Beer is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beer worth watching?
- Beer holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beer?
- Beer stars Loretta Swit, Rip Torn, Kenneth Mars, David Alan Grier and William Russ.
- When was Beer released?
- Beer was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.