Brewster's Millions (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1985, Brewster's Millions is a comedy film directed by Walter Hill, running about 97 minutes. “An American excess story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Brewster, an aging minor-league baseball player, stands to inherit 300 million dollars if he can successfully spend 30 million dollars in 30 days without anything to show for it, and without telling anyone what he's up to... A task that's a lot harder than it sounds!
Who’s in it. Brewster's Millions stars Richard Pryor as Montgomery Brewster, John Candy as Spike Nolan, Lonette McKee as Angela Drake and Stephen Collins as Warren Cox, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Brewster's Millions has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $45.8M at the box office.
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 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 (1985)?
- In US, Brewster's Millions 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 Brewster's Millions worth watching?
- Brewster's Millions holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Richard Pryor, John Candy, Lonette McKee, Stephen Collins and Jerry Orbach.
- When was Brewster's Millions released?
- Brewster's Millions was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.