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Drinking Buddies

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2013 | 90 min | Romance, Drama, Comedy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Carnal Knowledge, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Weekend trips, office parties, late night conversations, drinking on the job, marriage pressure, biological clocks, holding eye contact a second too long… you know what makes the line between “friends” and “more than friends” really blurry? Beer.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $343K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 75K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Joe Swanberg

  • Olivia WildeKate
  • Jake JohnsonLuke
  • Anna KendrickJill
  • Ron LivingstonChris
  • Ti WestDave
  • Jason SudeikisGene Dentler
  • Mike BruneMike
  • Frank V. RossFrank
  • Michael GaertnerMan with Fiance
  • Kristin DavisFiance