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Strange Brew

PG19831h 30mDave Thomas,Rick Moranis
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 75% · Metacritic 50

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"Something funny is brewing at Elsinore Castle..."

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.

ComedyCrimeScience Fiction
PsychotronicBreweryAbsurdRidiculous

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Frequently asked questions

What is Strange Brew (1983) 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 stars in Strange Brew?

Strange Brew stars Dave Thomas (Doug McKenzie), Rick Moranis (Bob McKenzie), Max von Sydow (Brewmeister Smith), Paul Dooley (Claude Elsinore), Lynne Griffin (Pam Elsinore). The film was directed by Dave Thomas.

How long is Strange Brew?

Strange Brew has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1983. It is rated PG.

Is Strange Brew worth watching?

Strange Brew holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 75. Fans of Comedy, Crime, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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