Cola Wars (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2019, Cola Wars is a history and documentary film, running about 84 minutes. “Traces the long and ferocious battle between Cola and Pepsi.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Traces the long and ferocious rivalry between Coke and Pepsi, centered on the "New Coke" debacle of 1985. For almost a hundred years, Coke had been the undisputed leader in the multibillion dollar global soda industry--stodgy, predictable, but indisputably top dog--while Pepsi had been the upstart No. 2, forever poking at its big brother with cutting edge advertising. But in 1985, in a stranger-than-fiction twist, Coca-Cola's executives took a step so daring that no one in either company could believe it: they changed the formula of the most popular beverage on the planet.
Who’s in it. Cola Wars stars Rob Baskin as Self, Katie Bayne as Self, Michael Beindorff as Self and John Belushi as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Cola Wars has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault, HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel and HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cola Wars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cola Wars tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cola Wars (2019)?
- In US, Cola Wars is available to stream on History Vault, HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel and HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cola Wars worth watching?
- Cola Wars holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cola Wars?
- Cola Wars stars Rob Baskin, Katie Bayne, Michael Beindorff, John Belushi and Tom Brokaw.
- When was Cola Wars released?
- Cola Wars was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.