The Beach Bum
Seen it?2019 | 95 min | Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office loss and a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences, 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 anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
An irreverent comedy about the misadventures of Moondog, a rebellious stoner and lovable rogue who lives large.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
57% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$5 million worldwide on a $5 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Harmony Korine
- Matthew McConaugheyMoondog
- Snoop DoggLingerie
- Isla FisherMinnie
- Jimmy BuffettHimself
- Zac EfronFlicker
- Martin LawrenceCaptain Wack
- Stefania LaVie OwenHeather
- Jonah HillLewis
- Donovan St V. WilliamsRasta
- David BennettHomeless Phil