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Brewster's Millions

  • 19851985
  • PGPG
  • 1h 42m
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6.5/10
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John Candy and Richard Pryor in Brewster's Millions (1985)
A minor league baseball player has to spend $30 million in thirty days, in order to inherit $300 million. However, he's not allowed to own any assets, destroy the money, gift it, give it to charity or tell anyone about the deal.
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A minor-league baseball player must spend $30 million in 30 days in order to inherit $300 million. However, he's not allowed to own any assets, destroy the money, gift it, give it to charity... Read allA minor-league baseball player must spend $30 million in 30 days in order to inherit $300 million. However, he's not allowed to own any assets, destroy the money, gift it, give it to charity, or tell anyone about the deal.A minor-league baseball player must spend $30 million in 30 days in order to inherit $300 million. However, he's not allowed to own any assets, destroy the money, gift it, give it to charity, or tell anyone about the deal.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
40K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,338
2,010
    • Walter Hill
    • George Barr McCutcheon(based on the novel by)
    • Herschel Weingrod(screenplay)
    • Timothy Harris(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Richard Pryor
    • John Candy
    • Lonette McKee
    • Walter Hill
    • George Barr McCutcheon(based on the novel by)
    • Herschel Weingrod(screenplay)
    • Timothy Harris(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Richard Pryor
    • John Candy
    • Lonette McKee
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 81User reviews
    • 46Critic reviews
    • 37Metascore
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    John Candy and Richard Pryor in Brewster's Millions (1985)
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    Richard Pryor
    Richard Pryor
    • Montgomery Brewster
    John Candy
    John Candy
    • Spike Nolan
    Lonette McKee
    Lonette McKee
    • Angela Drake
    Stephen Collins
    Stephen Collins
    • Warren Cox
    Jerry Orbach
    Jerry Orbach
    • Charley Pegler
    Pat Hingle
    Pat Hingle
    • Edward Roundfield
    Tovah Feldshuh
    Tovah Feldshuh
    • Marilyn
    Hume Cronyn
    Hume Cronyn
    • Rupert Horn
    Joe Grifasi
    Joe Grifasi
    • J.B. Donaldo
    Peter Jason
    Peter Jason
    • Chuck Fleming
    David White
    David White
    • George Granville
    Jerome Dempsey
    Jerome Dempsey
    • Norris Baxter
    David Wohl
    David Wohl
    • Eugene Provost
    Ji-Tu Cumbuka
    Ji-Tu Cumbuka
    • Melvin
    Milt Kogan
    Milt Kogan
    • Heller
    Carmine Caridi
    Carmine Caridi
    • Salvino
    Yakov Smirnoff
    Yakov Smirnoff
    • Vladimir
    Rick Moranis
    Rick Moranis
    • Morty King
      • Walter Hill
      • George Barr McCutcheon(based on the novel by)
      • Herschel Weingrod(screenplay)
      • Timothy Harris(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Neil Hamilton, who played Commissioner Gordon in Batman (1966), played the executor of the will in Brewster's Millions (1945). Pat Hingle, who played Commissioner Gordon in Batman (1989), played the executor of the will in Brewster's Millions (1985).
    • Goofs
      It is often claimed that by using the rare postage stamp to mail a postcard Monty violated the clause of the will forbidding destruction of inherently valuable property. However, as Monty was using the stamp for its originally intended purpose this would not go against the terms of the will.
    • Quotes

      Charley Pegler: [upon watching his infield screw up a simple three-base toss during practice] "Great! That's great! Tinker to Evers to Shit!"

    • Connections
      Featured in The Making of 'Brewster's Millions' (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      In the Nick of Time
      Words & Music by Huey Lewis and Ry Cooder

      Performed by Patti LaBelle

      Courtesy of MCA Records, Inc.

    User reviews81

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    7/10
    A bright and breezy comedy that has its heart in the right place
    While Brewster's Millions is not a perfect movie by all means, but it is a bright and breezy film that does have its heart in the right place. Also, as far as comedies go it is not one of the most defining films of the genre, but to be a good movie Brewster's Millions didn't need to be that.

    As I have said already, Brewster's Millions is not a perfect film. The plot is on the predictable and simple side and I can understand why one might find it bizarre too with its concept and all though I did find it refreshing in a sense on the other side of the argument. The ending feels rather abrupt and could have been rounded off better, and also while others may be divided on whether to perceive this as a flaw, Brewster's Millions does have a theme that is firmly rooted in the 80s which may date it slightly.

    However, it is nicely filmed, with striking locations and nice cinematography and editing, while the soundtrack is nicely 80s without dating the film. The film does work in its humour, the script is funny without the need to be too sophisticated and smart, while the odd situation also made me chuckle. The direction is good enough, the film is paced well and it is a good length. And although the story is quite simple, there is enough material to engage throughout, and a lot of it is to do with the fun chemistry between Richard Pryor and John Candy. Pryor I can find loud and unfunny at times, and other times where he is a lot of fun, his performance here is the latter and it does help that his character and most of the characters here are likable, while Candy really does shine. There is also a hilarious cameo from Rick Moranis and Jerry Orbach is always good value.

    All in all, Brewster's Millions is a fun film with heart even if there are parts/aspects that could have done with more work. 7/10 Bethany Cox
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    FAQ7

    • Why was the judge so harsh toward Monty and Spike following the bar brawl at the beginning of the film?
    • Uncle Rupert tells Brewster that he knows he's a "failed baseball player", but Roundfeld tells Brewster Rupert died "last month". How could Rupert know about Brewster if he died the previous month?
    • Rupert seems to be talking directly to Monty. How can he if he never met him?

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    • Release date
      • May 22, 1985 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Torchy's Bar - 218 1/2 West Fifth Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Davis Entertainment
      • Lawrence Gordon Productions
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    • 1 hour 42 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Stereo

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