Brewster's Millions

38%

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24 Reviews

56%

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25,000+ Ratings

After losing his position as a minor-league pitcher, Montgomery Brewster (Richard Pryor) learns his great-uncle has left him $300 million. To inherit it, Brewster must spend $30 million in 30 days under a complicated set of rules that forbid him from donating too much to charity or retaining any new assets when the period is up. Unable to share details about the will's odd conditions with anyone, Brewster sets out to spend his money under the stern eye of paralegal Angela Drake (Lonette McKee).

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Critics Consensus

With Richard Pryor's trademark ribald humor tamped down, Brewster's Millions feels like a missed opportunity to update a classic story.

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Mitchell Beaupre

Paste Magazine

That Brewster’s Millions isn’t a bucket of laughs is precisely the reason why it works.

Rated: 7.5/10

Sep 29, 2023

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

After a million brewskies, Brewster's Millions is passable fare as a late-night viewing option, but those seeking genuine laughs would do well to look elsewhere.

Rated: 2/4

Jan 19, 2020

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a justifiably forgotten relic of the 1980s.

Rated: 2/4

Mar 8, 2016

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Charles Cassady

Common Sense Media

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

Rated: 2/5

Dec 21, 2010

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Michael Szymanski

International Press Academy

Rated: 0/5

Oct 7, 2005

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Jul 15, 2005

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Will S This movie is brilliant and plays it straight the entire time. I'm not sure why all the bad votes, but this is so smart and the PG rating barely hurts it. Rewatching it in 2024 arises the same issues the movie poked fun at in the first place. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/01/24 Full Review Mutazz D This movie is a most own and must view. This isn't an all comedy laugh fest like one would come to expect from John Candy and Richard Pryor, although it does have it's share of laughs, I would consider it a good retelling of a great morality tale that stands the test of time. Miss you guys!!! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/04/23 Full Review Audience Member Funny and original, including kissing scenes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member Es una comedia con Richard Pryor y John Candy; es muy recomendable. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member A flat out comedy that is... well... flat. Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Audience Member A fun story that rarely slows down amid the comedy to spend $30m in 30 days. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/23/21 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cast & Crew

Walter Hill Director Richard Pryor Montgomery Brewster John Candy Spike Nolan Lonette McKee Angela Drake Stephen Collins Warren Cox Jerry Orbach Charley Pegler

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