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Strange Brew

1983 · 90 min Comedy Crime Science Fiction
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1983
Country United States of America, Canada
Genre Comedy, Crime, Science Fiction
Director Dave Thomas
Runtime 90 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (218 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film constructs its peculiar universe at the intersection of parody, crime caper, and sci-fi, relying entirely on the laid-back charm of the McKenzie brothers. It explores the classic theme of small-town integrity versus corporate greed through a filter of hockey violence and brewing absurdity.

What lingers after the credits is the sheer, unapologetic silliness of it all—a time capsule of a very specific comedic sensibility that values a good laugh over narrative coherence. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Dave Thomas

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With friends and a cold one, embracing the sheer, unpretentious goofiness.

🎭 Cast

Dave Thomas

Dave Thomas

Doug McKenzie

Rick Moranis

Rick Moranis

Bob McKenzie

Max von Sydow

Max von Sydow

Brewmeister Smith

Paul Dooley

Paul Dooley

Claude Elsinore

Lynne Griffin

Lynne Griffin

Pam Elsinore

Angus MacInnes

Angus MacInnes

Jean LaRose

Roger Dunn

Roger Dunn

Beer Store Clerk

Tom Harvey

Tom Harvey

The Inspector

Mel Blanc

Mel Blanc

Voice of Mr. McKenzie

Len Doncheff

Len Doncheff

Jack Hawkland

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