Beerfest (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2006, Beerfest is a comedy film directed by Jay Chandrasekhar, running about 110 minutes. “Prepare for the ultimate chug of war.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During a trip to Germany to scatter their grandfather's ashes, German-American brothers Todd and Jan discover Beerfest, the secret Olympics of downing stout, and want to enter the contest to defend their family's beer-guzzling honor. Their Old Country cousins sneer at the Yanks' chances, prompting the siblings to return to America to prepare for a showdown the following year.
Who’s in it. Beerfest stars Erik Stolhanske as Todd Wolfhouse / Young Baron Ludwig, Jay Chandrasekhar as Barry / Blind Sikh, Steve Lemme as Fink / Emcee and Paul Soter as Jan Wolfhouse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Beerfest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $19.2M 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 Beerfest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beerfest tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beerfest (2006)?
- In US, Beerfest 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 Beerfest worth watching?
- Beerfest holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beerfest?
- Beerfest stars Erik Stolhanske, Jay Chandrasekhar, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter and M.C. Gainey.
- When was Beerfest released?
- Beerfest was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.