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Strange Brew

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1983 | 90 min | Comedy, Crime, Science Fiction

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime fans, anyone who wants a laugh and sci-fi fans. If you loved Sleeper, start here.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 30 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

Something is rotten at the Elsinore Brewery. Bob and Doug McKenzie (as seen on SCTV) help the orphan Pam regain the brewery founded by her recently-deceased father. But to do so, they must confront the suspicious Brewmeister Smith and two teams of vicious hockey players.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $2 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 103K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Dave Thomas, Rick Moranis

  • Dave ThomasDoug McKenzie
  • Rick MoranisBob McKenzie
  • Max von SydowBrewmeister Smith
  • Paul DooleyClaude Elsinore
  • Lynne GriffinPam Elsinore
  • Angus MacInnesJean LaRose
  • Roger DunnBeer Store Clerk
  • Tom HarveyThe Inspector
  • Mel BlancVoice of Mr. McKenzie
  • Len DoncheffJack Hawkland