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Brewster's Millions (1985)

โ€œYou don't have to be crazy to blow 30 million dollars in 30 days. But it helps.โ€

6.6/10 ยท 699 votes 1h 37m pg Comedy

#41 of 67 films from 1985 #1468 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Walter Hill ยท Written by Timothy Harris, Herschel Weingrod, George Barr McCutcheon

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Overview

Monty Brewster, an aging minor-league baseball player, stands to inherit $300 million if he can successfully spend $30 million in 30 days without anything to show for it, and without telling anyone what he's up to... A task that's a lot harder than it sounds!

Cast

Richard Pryoras Montgomery Brewster
John Candyas Spike Nolan
Lonette McKeeas Angela Drake
Stephen Collinsas Warren Cox
Jerry Orbachas Charley Pegler
Pat Hingleas Edward Roundfield
Tovah Feldshuhas Marilyn
Hume Cronynas Rupert Horn
Joe Grifasias J.B. Donaldo
Peter Jasonas Chuck Fleming
David Whiteas George Granville
Jerome Dempseyas Norris Baxter
David Wohlas Eugene Provost
Ji-Tu Cumbukaas Melvin

Facts

Release dateMay 22, 1985
Runtime97 min (1h 37m) โ€” about the same as the 1985 average of 104 min
GenresComedy
LanguageEN
Budget$20,000,000
Box office$45,833,132 (2.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0088850

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Questions

How long is Brewster's Millions?
Brewster's Millions runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Is Brewster's Millions worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 699 votes, which places it #41 of 67 films released in 1985 in this index (top 40%) and #1468 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Brewster's Millions?
Brewster's Millions was directed by Walter Hill. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Warriors (1979), Crossroads (1986), The Driver (1978).
Who stars in Brewster's Millions?
Richard Pryor as Montgomery Brewster; John Candy as Spike Nolan; Lonette McKee as Angela Drake; Stephen Collins as Warren Cox; Jerry Orbach as Charley Pegler; Pat Hingle as Edward Roundfield.
What is Brewster's Millions rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Brewster's Millions?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/99744.

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