Bottle Shock (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2008, Bottle Shock is a comedy and drama film directed by Randall Miller, running about 110 minutes. “Based on a true story of love, victory, and fermentation” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Paris-based wine expert Steven Spurrier heads to California in search of cheap wine that he can use for a blind taste test in the French capital. Stumbling upon the Napa Valley, the stuck-up Englishman is shocked to discover a winery turning out top-notch chardonnay. Determined to make a name for himself, he sets about getting the booze back to Paris.
Who’s in it. Bottle Shock stars Alan Rickman as Steven Spurrier, Chris Pine as Bo Barrett, Bill Pullman as Jim Barrett and Rachael Taylor as Sam Fulton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Bottle Shock has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and 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 Bottle Shock page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bottle Shock tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bottle Shock (2008)?
- In US, Bottle Shock is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, and 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 Bottle Shock worth watching?
- Bottle Shock holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bottle Shock?
- Bottle Shock stars Alan Rickman, Chris Pine, Bill Pullman, Rachael Taylor and Freddy Rodríguez.
- When was Bottle Shock released?
- Bottle Shock was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.