Drinking Buddies (2013)
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- R
- 1h 30min
- Comedy, Drama
- 25 Jul 2013 (USA)
- Movie
Luke and Kate are coworkers at a brewery who spend their nights drinking and flirting heavily. One weekend away together with their significant others proves who really belongs together and who doesn't.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 4 nominations.
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| Olivia Wilde | ... |
Kate
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| Jake Johnson | ... |
Luke
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| Anna Kendrick | ... |
Jill
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| Ron Livingston | ... |
Chris
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| Ti West | ... |
Dave
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| Jason Sudeikis | ... |
Gene Dentler
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Mike Brune | ... |
Mike
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Frank V. Ross | ... |
Frank
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| Michael Gaertner | ... |
Man w / Fiance
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Kristin Davis | ... |
Fiance
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Jim Cibak | ... |
Jim
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Alicia Van Couvering | ... |
Amy
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Michael Zeller | ... |
Eli
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| Joe Swanberg | ... |
Angry Car Guy
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Michael T. Black | ... |
Bar Patron (uncredited)
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Roberta Chung | ... |
Partygoer (uncredited)
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| Callie Deering | ... |
Callie (uncredited)
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Catherine Perzee | ... |
Bar Patron (uncredited)
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| Sam Slater | ... |
Bar Patron (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Joe Swanberg | ||
Written by
| Joe Swanberg | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Ashley Bernon | ... | executive producer |
| Paul Bernon | ... | producer |
| David Kaplan | ... | executive producer |
| Michaela McKee | ... | line producer |
| Chris Modoono | ... | co-producer |
| Andrea Roa | ... | producer |
| Anish Savjani | ... | executive producer |
| Jessica Slater | ... | executive producer (as Jessica Klapman) |
| Sam Slater | ... | producer |
| Joe Swanberg | ... | producer |
| Alicia Van Couvering | ... | producer |
| Olivia Wilde | ... | executive producer |
| Alex Witherill | ... | co-producer |
| Mike Witherill | ... | executive producer |
Cinematography by
| Ben Richardson | ||
Editing by
| Joe Swanberg | ||
Editorial Department
| Harrison Atkins | ... | assistant editor |
| Alex Bickel | ... | colorist |
| Michael Howell | ... | color assist (as Mike Howell) |
| Daniel Johnson | ... | assistant editor |
| Alek Rost | ... | digital intermediate producer |
Casting By
| Mark Bennett | ||
Production Design by
| Brandon Tonner-Connolly | ||
Art Direction by
| Akin McKenzie | ||
Set Decoration by
| Jennifer Herrig | ||
Costume Design by
| Amanda Ford | ||
Makeup Department
| Tiffany Anderson | ... | makeup intern |
| Amy L. Forsythe | ... | makeup department head / special makeup effects artist |
| Kelly Galassi | ... | makeup intern |
| Jennifer Lee Johnson | ... | assistant makeup artist |
Production Management
| Jacqueline E. Ingram | ... | production supervisor |
| Margaret J. Orlando | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Thomas P. O'Neill | ... | second assistant director (as Tom O'Neill) |
Art Department
| Drew Bender | ... | leadman |
| Kaitlin Martin | ... | assistant property master |
Sound Department
| Nick Biscardi | ... | sound editor |
| Scott Kaser | ... | additional boom operator |
| Sean Kirkpatrick | ... | additional sound mixer / boom operator |
| Doug Latislaw | ... | additional adr |
| Perry Levy | ... | additional adr |
| Jesse McAlpin | ... | sound mixer |
| Risé Sanders-Weir | ... | audio post supervisor (as Risé Sanders) |
| Drew Weir | ... | re-recording mixer |
Special Effects by
| Amy L. Forsythe | ... | special effects makeup |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Leo Gilbert | ... | camera production assistant |
| Matt Gonzales | ... | gaffer |
| Mike Klaric | ... | second assistant camera |
| Alex Malm | ... | additional: grip/electric |
| Ian McAvoy | ... | additional second assistant camera |
| Eon Mora | ... | first assistant camera |
| Robby O'Neil | ... | grip |
| Michael Penick | ... | grip |
| Cory Popp | ... | first assistant camera |
| Ron Ruanphae | ... | grip |
| Kelsey Talton | ... | best boy |
| Delaney Teichler | ... | key grip |
Casting Department
| Mark Bennett | ... | casting |
| Darlene R. Hunt | ... | extras casting |
| Rachel Komar | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Barbara Little | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Juliana Payne | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Liz Rench | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Jacob Miguel | ... | locations scout |
| Ben Miner | ... | location manager |
| Ben J. Petty | ... | locations production assistant (as Ben Petty) |
| Eli Samler | ... | assistant location manager |
| Anna Weintraub | ... | location scout assistant |
Music Department
| Kathleen Cook | ... | music coordinator |
| Grant Manship | ... | music supervision counsel |
| Chris Swanson | ... | music supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Matthew O. Williams | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Benjamin Berkowitz | ... | marketing & publicity |
| Robert Demakis | ... | production assistant |
| André Des Rochers | ... | production counsel |
| Drew Durepos | ... | payroll accountant |
| Robert Gallegos | ... | office production assistant |
| Mackenzie Lukenbill | ... | assistant to producers (as Mark Lukenbill) |
| Adam Michalzuk | ... | set intern |
| Matt Miele | ... | set production assistant |
| Erik Pedtke | ... | production assistant |
| Jacob Richards | ... | production assistant |
| Sara Sochnuk | ... | production assistant |
| Anita Surendran | ... | production counsel |
Thanks
| Jay Gassner | ... | special thanks |
| Adam Kersh | ... | special thanks |
| Marie Hanhnhon Nguyen | ... | special thanks (as Marie Nguyen) |
| Alex Orr | ... | special thanks |
| John Sturdy | ... | special thanks |
| Susan Wrubel | ... | special thanks |
| Warren Zavala | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Magnolia Pictures (2013) (United States) (theatrical)
- Magnolia Home Entertainment (2013) (United States) (DVD)
- Magnolia Home Entertainment (2013) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Netflix (2016) (United States) (tv)
- Pluto TV (2024) (United States) (video)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2013) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2014) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2014) (Argentina) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2014) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Releasing (2014) (Japan) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Releasing (2013) (Non-US)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Burn Later Productions (funding)
- Color Collective (digital intermediate)
- Daufenbach Camera (camera equipment provided by)
- ExtraOrdinary Casting (extras casting)
- Film Emporium (e&o insurance)
- Film Emporium (production insurance)
- Fintage CAM (collection account management)
- Gray Krauss Sandler Des Rochers (production counsel)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Luke and Kate are co-workers at a Chicago brewery, where they spend their days drinking and flirting. They're perfect for each other, except that they're both in relationships. Luke is in the midst of marriage talks with his girlfriend of six years, Kate is playing it cool with her music producer boyfriend Chris. But you know what makes the line between "friends" and "more than friends" really blurry? Beer. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | A comedy about knowing when to say when. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $650,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $19,505, 25 Aug 2013 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | This film was entirely improvised. There was no script, and the only things the actors and the crew had was a vague outline of the plot and the order in which certain events would take place. See more » |
| Goofs | When Kate is riding her bike to Chris's apartment for the first time, the production van carrying the camera can be seen reflected when they pass by a store window. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode #21.190 (2013). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Lady Luck See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The title of the movie only appears in the ending credits and Jason Sudeikis's character 'Gene Dentler' is credited as 'Himself'. See more » |
| Quotes |
Kate:
That's the problem with heartbreak, to you it's like an atomic bomb and to the world it's just really cliche, because in the end we all have the same experience. See more » |