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Richard Pryor, John Candy, Lonette McKee, Stephen Collins, Jerry Orbach ... see more see more... , Pat Hingle , Tovah Feldshuh , Joe Grifasi , Peter Jason , David White , Jerome Dempsey , Ji-Tu Cumbuka , Yakov Smirnoff , Hume Cronyn , Alan Autry , Joe Banks , Grand L. Bush , R.D. Call , Carmine Caridi , Gloria Charles , Robert Ellenstein , Archie Hahn III , Richard Hochberg , Conrad Janis , Milt [Lewis] Kogan , Matt Landers , Rosetta Le Noire , Joseph Leon , Malachy McCourt , Joseph Medalis , Ken Medlock , Yana Nirvana , Hank Robinson , Brad Sanders , Reni Santoni , Lin Shaye , Joel Weiss , David Wohl , Kelly Yaegermann , Steve Benson , Bennie E. Dobbins , Duan Ji-Shun , Allan Miller , Rick Moranis , Roger Til , Gary Alexander , Strawn Bovee , Shaka Cumbuka , Mike Hagerty , Regina Hooks , Candee Jennings , Ken Knighten , Bill McConnell , Jeff Mylett , Mike Paciorek , Art Reichle , Robbie T. Robinson , Margot Rose , Frank Slaten , Wesley Thompson , Kip Waldo , Judith Holstra , Allan Graf

The seventh cinema adaptation of the venerable stage farce Brewster's Millions stars Richard Pryor as Montgomery Brewster, a third-rate baseball player. Much to his amazement, Brewster discovers that ... read more read more...he is related to deceased millionaire Rupert Horn (Hume Cronyn, who appears only in a videotaped "living will"). Even more amazing is the fact that Horn has left Brewster his entire $300 million fortune. The catch? Brewster must spend $30 million within 30 days, or he'll be left with nothing (in the earlier incarnations of Brewster's Millions, the hero was required to spend only a million, but this was, after all, the inflationary '80s). Aiding and abetting Brewster in his efforts to divest himself of his money are his catcher pal (John Candy) and an erstwhile lady friend (Lonette McKee), while his principal antagonist is a snotty attorney (Stephen Collins). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 42 min.

Directed by: Walter Hill

Release Date: May 22, 1985

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DVD Release Date: May 12, 1998

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  • fb100002359227440
    June 21, 2011
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    Brewster's Millions, present a intelligent plot, that could have a better screenplay, and a comic cast with Richard Pryor, John Candy, Hume Cronyn, Archie Hahn and Rick Moranis. But the film become desappointing, showing a not so exciting script and a weak direction by Hill. Howe... read morever, it's a interesting movie. Probably, the anothers films, based on the homonym novel Brewster's Millions are better that is 1985 picture. Rotten.
  • ajv2688
    January 19, 2011
    ajv2688
    This is actually a remake of an older movie, but Pryor is such a great comedy actor, it's really his movie, and it's very entertaining.
  • 76Majikat
    November 22, 2009
    76Majikat
    A great concept for a Comedy and an enjoyable rewatch of the 80?s classic. Thought provokingly comical.
  • SirPant
    September 29, 2009
    SirPant
    I love this film, it?s a classic 80's comedy!
  • CloudStrife84
    July 27, 2008
    CloudStrife84
    Good 80's fun! It's quite sad though that John Candy and Richard Pryor are no longer with us these days, because they sure brought a lot of splendor to the comedy world in their time, which this movie is a fairly good example of (even if it's pretty average on the whole). Whereve... read morer the two of them are now, I'm sure they're still spreading a lot joy and happiness around them, while their work and achievements here will always remain legendary.
  • sanjurosamurai
    September 29, 2007
    sanjurosamurai
    one of the movie classics, great comedy
  • Deano78
    July 1, 2007
    Deano78
    One of Richard Pryor's better films. Recently re-made as Mr Deeds I think. In order to inherit a huge fortune his has to spend $30 million in 30 days, without giving it away. Easier said than done.
  • superclerk25
    February 27, 2007
    superclerk25
    Funny. Just makes you want to blow a few million for kicks.
  • garyX
    February 18, 2007
    garyX
    Typical 80s comedy in that the charisma and chemistry of its stars, Candy and Pryor, shore up a weak script. Likeable because of same, but never exactly hilarious.
  • EbertsLittleApprentice
    August 14, 2010
    EbertsLittleApprentice
    Now here is a film that had alot of potential. Now it is also a film that could've, should've been a standout, but maybe it was a little boring?

    It was funny at some scenes, and told a very good story. iIt was pretty well directed. I also thought it was well acted, but maybe J... read moreohn Candy wasn't at his best?Now even as the film went on, I kept watching it, somehow feeling very intuned in it. I thought the story was very engaging, even if it was rather unfunny at times.

    "Brewster's Millions" might be one of the least funniest, yet most compelling stories ever. It might not win over everyone, but if you see it's potential, and you like a good story, then this film is for you.

    True Rating(s)) NRR: Not Rated Right
    PG-13 for Constanst Adult Language including extensive use of the b-word, mild viollence, some serious potty humor,and sexual refrencees .

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Critic Reviews

Charles Cassady
December 21, 2010
Charles Cassady, Common Sense Media

Tamed Pryor in '80s comedy with some salty language. Full Review

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
August 21, 2004
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

Lame recycled flick that wants to be "Arthur" and "Trading Places" but isn't.

Ken Hanke
January 29, 2004
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

One version too many of the classic comedy.

James Sanford
December 30, 2003
James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette

Hardly the finest version of this old yarn

Alex Sandell
May 30, 2003
Alex Sandell, Juicy Cerebellum

A film of unrealized potential.

Jeffrey M. Anderson
March 18, 2003
Jeffrey M. Anderson, San Francisco Examiner

A flat, gutless remake.

Kevin Fiddler
December 17, 2002
Kevin Fiddler, Henderson Home News (Henderson, NV)

Classic Richard Pryor

Clint Morris
September 19, 2002
Clint Morris, Moviehole

Great to see Walter Hill shifting genres. Pryor is a standout.

Scott Weinberg
July 25, 2002
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com

A simplistic remake of an oft-told tale. Pryor does PG like porn stars do Shakespeare.

Marty Mapes
July 12, 2002
Marty Mapes, Movie Habit

Compared to Which Way Is Up?, Brewster's is a work of art. Even on it's own merits, Brewster's is above average. Full Review

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