Home
search
more | tips
IMDb > Beer for My Horses (2008)

Beer for My Horses (2008) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 26 | slideshow) Videos (see all 11)
Beer for My Horses (2008) -- This is the trailer for Beer for My Horses, directed by Michael Salomon.
Beer for My Horses (2008) -- Clip: Skunk weapons
Beer for My Horses (2008) -- Interview: Rodney Carrington "On his character"
Beer for My Horses (2008) -- Country superstar Toby Keith talks about the making of his new film "Beer For My Horses" and how acting's fun but he has a "night gig." Dave Price gets the scoop.
Beer for My Horses (2008) -- Open-ended Trailer from Roadside Attractions

Overview

User Rating:
4.5/10   512 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 40% in popularity this week. See rank & trends on IMDbPro.
Director:
Michael Salomon
Writers:
Rodney Carrington (screenplay)
Toby Keith (screenplay)
Contact:
View company contact information for Beer for My Horses on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
8 August 2008 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy
Tagline:
Vigilante justice... It's a real blast!
Plot:
"Beer for My Horses" tells the story of two best friends that work together as deputies in a small town. The two defy the Sheriff and head off on an outrageous road trip to save the protagonist's girlfriend from drug lord kidnappers. full summary | full synopsis
NewsDesk:
(8 articles)
Keith Enraged About Hawke Article
 (From WENN. 7 April 2009, 2:55 PM, PDT)

Hilary Duff And Toby Keith Get Southern-Fried
 (From Cinema Blend. 15 February 2009, 1:46 PM, PST)

User Comments:
Not Oscar-worthy, but Fun more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Toby Keith ... Joe Bill 'Rack' Racklin

Rodney Carrington ... Lonnie Luther Feldman

Claire Forlani ... Annie Streets
Ted Nugent ... Skunk

Barry Corbin ... Buck Baker

Greg Serano ... Tito Garza

Tom Skerritt ... Sheriff Wilson Landry

Gina Gershon ... Cammie

Willie Nelson ... Charlie

Chris Browning ... Deputy Stippins

Myk Watford ... Norvel

Carlos Sanz ... Manuel Garza

Chad Brummett ... Johnny Franks / Agent Levon Spurlock
David Allan Coe ... Gypsy Gene

Mark Povinelli ... Merriweather
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some violence, sexual humor and dialogue, language, drug content and brief nudity.
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Filming Locations:
Las Vegas, New Mexico, USA more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The shoulder flashes worn by the cast are authentic emblems and worn by Jackson County, Oklahoma deputies. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in CMT Making Of: Beer for My Horses (2008) (TV) more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
Not Oscar-worthy, but Fun, 24 June 2009
5/10
Author: MetalGeek from New Jersey, USA

"Beer For My Horses" is a redneck-flavored "buddy cop" comedy starring country music superstar Toby Keith and down-home comedian Rodney Carrington (the pair also co-wrote the script) as small-town Oklahoma sheriff deputies. Toby's the strong silent hero type while Rodney provides the goofball comic relief. When the two stop a gang of crooks from stealing fertilizer from a local farm, one of their prisoners turns out to be the brother of a particularly vicious Mexican drug lord. From there you can pretty much write the script yourself -- the prisoner tells Keith "My brother is going to kill you," Toby laughs it off, then his girlfriend is kidnapped right out of her car on a country road late at night. Of course, the prisoner's brother is responsible, and he arranges an exchange -- "You bring me my brother or I'll kill the girl." Thus, Keith and Carrington sneak their prisoner out of jail and head off to Mexico in Carrington's absurdly over-the-top monster pickup truck, having various misadventures along the way (some of which are far too silly to describe here) before a final showdown South of the Border. Do I really need to tell you how it all turns out? I didn't think so. Toby Keith has suggested that this film is meant to be an homage to the "Cannonball Run" or "Smokey and the Bandit" movies, i.e. not to be taken very seriously. To me, it seemed like they weren't sure whether they were making a straight-up cop movie or a screwball comedy, and never found the proper balance between the two. Toby's a decent enough actor, and Carrington is always good for a few yuks, but I was actually embarrassed for him by the time we got to the scene in a rest-stop men's room where he leads a group of loitering gang-bangers in a sing-along. Willie Nelson is always a welcome presence in movies like these, but he seems wasted in a bit part as the father figure of a traveling circus. I got the most laughs out of the first half hour or so, showcasing Toby's domestic problems and the lack of respect he gets at work from his superior officers. Once they hit the road for Mexico, the movie starts to fall apart. My favorite character in the whole movie is Ted Nugent, who plays a fellow deputy who never speaks (except for two words at the end) -- knowing what a motormouth he is in real life, I imagine it must've been hell for him to keep his trap shut for nearly the entire movie!! In short, "Beer For My Horses" is OK for a few laughs if you happen to catch it on Country Music Television (where it airs on a seemingly weekly basis) but not something you need to seek out unless you're a fan of any of the participants.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Beer for My Horses (2008)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
It Must've Been Hell... MetalGeek
N,ormally not my cup of tee,but... *small spoilers* hannethereza
Toby Keith's chest - something looks wrong SweaterCannons
Whats that song? bostonh8er
What kind of truck was that? amarie3d
The best part about this movie: whatiscanadaday
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
The Man from New Mexico Cavalier of the West The Avenger Two-Gun Caballero The Lone Rider Crosses the Rio
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Comedy section IMDb USA section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.