The Coca-Cola Kid (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1985, The Coca-Cola Kid is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Dušan Makavejev, running about 98 minutes. “A movie felt never so refreshing!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An eccentric marketing guru visits a Coca-Cola subsidiary in Australia to try and increase market penetration. He finds zero penetration in a valley owned by an old man who makes his own soft drinks, and visits the valley to see why. After "the Kid's" persistence is tested he's given a tour of the man's plant, and they begin talking of a joint venture. Things get more complicated when the Coca-Cola man begins falling in love with his temporary secretary, who seems to have connections to the valley.
Who’s in it. The Coca-Cola Kid stars Eric Roberts as Becker, Greta Scacchi as Terri, Bill Kerr as T. George McDowell and Chris Haywood as Kim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Coca-Cola Kid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Coca-Cola Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Coca-Cola Kid tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Coca-Cola Kid (1985)?
- In US, The Coca-Cola Kid is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Coca-Cola Kid worth watching?
- The Coca-Cola Kid holds an audience score of 5.6 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 The Coca-Cola Kid?
- The Coca-Cola Kid stars Eric Roberts, Greta Scacchi, Bill Kerr, Chris Haywood and Kris McQuade.
- When was The Coca-Cola Kid released?
- The Coca-Cola Kid was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.