Brewster's Millions

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Brewster's Millions

PG

1985

1h 37m

Comedy

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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

09/29/2023

7.5/10

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

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

01/19/2020

2/4

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.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

03/08/2016

2/4

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

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Charles Cassady

Common Sense Media

12/21/2010

2/5

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

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

07/15/2005

2/5

Brian Juergens

Freeze Dried Movies

07/07/2005

3/5

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Ben P

@RT03959963 Jan 19

Ok movie. Somewhat funny, still worth a watch, but nothing too special.

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thiago s

@Thiagostone 05/11/2025

Filme ruim, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são ruins, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, a história é fraca, os personagens sao fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes para fazer o filme ser bom.

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Brad CKA L

@RT22936844 11/27/2024

https://youtu.be/saSE13d1qC4?si=xwCNZijMI9sHYu0W

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Jone W

@RT48810996 11/16/2024

Richard Pryor delivers a standout performance, infusing the film with his signature charisma and wit. The story's pacing keeps audiences engaged, balancing comedy and social commentary. While the narrative occasionally dips into slapstick territory, the film remains an entertaining exploration of wealth, excess, and the unexpected challenges of having too much money. A solid, feel-good comedy that has aged well over the years.

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MariofanAlex445 T

@RT47678067 11/16/2024

I liked it, but honestly I’m surprised he didn’t go through it faster. Every single scene he was saying some huge numbers, not even halfway in and I feel like he should have been broke lol. Either way though it’s a comedy and shouldn’t be taken too seriously. Although I didn’t laugh that much, so maybe just a satirical drama. 3.5/5 stars.

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Will S

@RT48346504 04/01/2024

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.

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Walter Hill

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Richard Pryor

Montgomery Brewster

John Candy

Spike Nolan

Lonette McKee

Angela Drake

Stephen Collins

Warren Cox

Jerry Orbach

Charley Pegler

Brewster's Millions: Official Clip - 10 Million, 10 Million, 10 Million Dollars

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Brewster's Millions: Official Clip - Brewster Becomes a Millionaire

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Brewster's Millions: Official Clip - Guilty, With A Real Good Excuse

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Brewster's Millions: Official Clip - Who's Buying the Booze?

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Synopsis

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).

Director: Walter Hill
Producer: Lawrence Gordon, Joel Silver
Screenwriter: Timothy Hyde Harris, Herschel Weingrod
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Lawrence Gordon Productions, Silver Pictures, Davis Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 22, 1985, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 8, 2015
Runtime: 1h 37m
Sound Mix: Surround