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Brewster's Millions

  • 19851985
  • PGPG
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
39K
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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 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 ... Read allA 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.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.

IMDb RATING
6.5/10
39K
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  • Director
    • Walter Hill
  • Writers
    • George Barr McCutcheon(based on the novel by)
    • Herschel Weingrod(screenplay)
    • Timothy Harris(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Richard Pryor
    • John Candy
    • Lonette McKee
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  • Director
    • Walter Hill
  • Writers
    • 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
    • 78User reviews
    • 46Critic reviews
    • 37Metascore
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    John Candy and Richard Pryor in Brewster's Millions (1985)
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    John Candy in Brewster's Millions (1985)
    Richard Pryor and Lonette McKee in Brewster's Millions (1985)
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    Brewster's Millions (1985)
    John Candy and Richard Pryor in Brewster's Millions (1985)
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    Richard Pryor
    Richard Pryor
    • Montgomery Brewsteras Montgomery Brewster
    John Candy
    John Candy
    • Spike Nolanas Spike Nolan
    Lonette McKee
    Lonette McKee
    • Angela Drakeas Angela Drake
    Stephen Collins
    Stephen Collins
    • Warren Coxas Warren Cox
    Jerry Orbach
    Jerry Orbach
    • Charley Pegleras Charley Pegler
    Pat Hingle
    Pat Hingle
    • Edward Roundfieldas Edward Roundfield
    Tovah Feldshuh
    Tovah Feldshuh
    • Marilynas Marilyn
    Hume Cronyn
    Hume Cronyn
    • Rupert Hornas Rupert Horn
    Joe Grifasi
    Joe Grifasi
    • J.B. Donaldoas J.B. Donaldo
    Peter Jason
    Peter Jason
    • Chuck Flemingas Chuck Fleming
    David White
    David White
    • George Granvilleas George Granville
    Jerome Dempsey
    Jerome Dempsey
    • Norris Baxteras Norris Baxter
    David Wohl
    David Wohl
    • Eugene Provostas Eugene Provost
    Ji-Tu Cumbuka
    Ji-Tu Cumbuka
    • Melvinas Melvin
    Milt Kogan
    Milt Kogan
    • Helleras Heller
    Carmine Caridi
    Carmine Caridi
    • Salvinoas Salvino
    Yakov Smirnoff
    Yakov Smirnoff
    • Vladimiras Vladimir
    Rick Moranis
    Rick Moranis
    • Morty Kingas Morty King
    • Director
      • Walter Hill
    • Writers
      • George Barr McCutcheon(based on the novel by)
      • Herschel Weingrod(screenplay)
      • Timothy Harris(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Brewster is a minor league baseball player. Unknown to him, he had a (recently deceased) rich relative. In order to test if Brewster knows the value of money, he is given the task of disposing of $30m in 30 days. Brewster isn't allowed to have any assets to show for the $30m or waste the money in any way. If successful, Brewster gets to inherit $300m. The biggest problem of all however, is that Brewster can't tell anyone what he's doing, so everyone thinks he's crazy. Add to this the fact that if he fails, two scheming trustees will get their hands on the money, Brewster's task is not an easy one. —Rob Hartill
    • minor league baseball
    • baseball player
    • spending money
    • wasting money
    • inheritance challenge
    • 99 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • An American excess story.
    • Genre
      • Comedy
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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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 reviews78

    Review
    Top review
    an enjoyable comedy
    The film is a comedy of how Brewster finds creative ways of spending the 30 million dollars and not always getting it right. He is unable to tell anyone of his real intentions of inheriting 300 million by successfully blowing 30 million dollars in 30 days. As soon as he receives news he goes on a wild spending spree and recruits lawyers, security guards, decorators etc. all at very inflated salaries. Eventually the word goes around and soon everyone is jostling to benefit from his generosity. Some of the people close to him are unnerved by his spending prowess and tries to help him acquire more money through investments which is exactly the opposite of what he wants. This all adds up to a series of very comical events which is most enjoyable to watch. Look out for the upcoming remake of this movie.
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    • May 23, 2002

    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?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 22, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Zum Teufel mit den Kohlen
    • 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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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $40,833,132
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,858,905
      • May 27, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $45,833,132
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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