Cocktail (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1988, Cocktail is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Roger Donaldson, running about 104 minutes. “When he pours, he reigns.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After being discharged from the Army, Brian Flanagan moves back to Queens and takes a job in a bar run by Doug Coughlin, who teaches Brian the fine art of bar-tending. Brian quickly becomes a patron favorite with his flashy drink-mixing style, and Brian adopts his mentor's cynical philosophy on life and goes for the money.
Who’s in it. Cocktail stars Linda Ellerbee, Tom Cruise as Brian Flanagan, Bryan Brown as Douglas "Doug" Coughlin and Elisabeth Shue as Jordan Mooney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Cocktail has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $171.5M 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 Cocktail page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cocktail tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cocktail (1988)?
- In US, Cocktail 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 Cocktail worth watching?
- Cocktail holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cocktail?
- Cocktail stars Linda Ellerbee, Tom Cruise, Bryan Brown, Elisabeth Shue and Lisa Banes.
- When was Cocktail released?
- Cocktail was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.