Strange Brew (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1983, Strange Brew is a comedy film directed by Dave Thomas, running about 90 minutes. “Something funny is brewing at Elsinore Castle...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Something is rotten at the Elsinore Brewery. Bob and Doug McKenzie (as seen on SCTV) help the orphan Pam regain the brewery founded by her recently-deceased father. But to do so, they must confront the suspicious Brewmeister Smith and two teams of vicious hockey players.
Who’s in it. Strange Brew stars Dave Thomas as Doug McKenzie, Rick Moranis as Bob McKenzie, Max von Sydow as Brewmeister Smith and Paul Dooley as Claude Elsinore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Strange Brew has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Strange Brew page.
If you liked it. Fans of Strange Brew tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Strange Brew (1983)?
- In US, Strange Brew is available to stream on TCM, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Strange Brew worth watching?
- Strange Brew holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Strange Brew?
- Strange Brew stars Dave Thomas, Rick Moranis, Max von Sydow, Paul Dooley and Lynne Griffin.
- When was Strange Brew released?
- Strange Brew was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.