Drunks (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 1997, Drunks is a drama film directed by Peter Cohn, running about 90 minutes. “All they want is another shot...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At the beginning of a nightly Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, Jim seems particularly troubled. His sponsor encourages him to talk that night, the first time in seven months, so he does - and leaves the meeting right after. As Jim wanders the night, searching for some solace in his old stomping grounds, bars and parks where he bought drugs, the meeting goes on, and we hear the stories of survivors and addicts - some, like Louis, who claim to have wandered in looking for choir practice, who don't call themselves alcoholic, and others, like Joseph, whose drinking almost caused the death of his child - as they talk about their lives at the meeting
Who’s in it. Drunks stars Richard Lewis as Jim, Amanda Plummer as Shelley, Spalding Gray as Louis and Faye Dunaway as Becky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, Drunks has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Drunks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Drunks tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Drunks (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Drunks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Drunks worth watching?
- Drunks holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Drunks?
- Drunks stars Richard Lewis, Amanda Plummer, Spalding Gray, Faye Dunaway and Parker Posey.
- When was Drunks released?
- Drunks was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.