Brewster's Millions (1985)
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38% of critics liked it
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55% of users liked it
(37,944 ratings)
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 he is related to deceased millionaire Rupert Horn (Hume Cronyn, who appears only in a videotaped… More 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 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
- Directed By
- Walter Hill
- Genres
- Comedy
- In Theaters
- May 22, 1985 Wide
- Studio
- MCA Universal Home Video
Critic Reviews
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Charles Cassady, Common Sense Media
Tamed Pryor in '80s comedy with some salty language.
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Lame recycled flick that wants to be "Arthur" and "Trading Places" but isn't.
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Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
One version too many of the classic comedy.
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James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette
Hardly the finest version of this old yarn
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Alex Sandell, Juicy Cerebellum
A film of unrealized potential.
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Cast
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Richard Pryor
as Montgomery Brewster
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John Candy
as Spike Nolan
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Lonette McKee
as Angela Drake
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Stephen Collins
as Warren Cox
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Jerry Orbach
as Charley Pegler
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Pat Hingle
as Edward Roundfield
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Tovah Feldshuh
as Marilyn
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Joe Grifasi
as J.B. Donaldo
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Peter Jason
as Chuck Fleming
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David White
as George Granville
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Jerome Dempsey
as Norris Baxter
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Ji-Tu Cumbuka
as Melvin
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Yakov Smirnoff
as Vladimir
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Hume Cronyn
as Rupert Horn
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Alan Autry
as Biff Brown
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Joe Banks
as Wilson
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Grand L. Bush
as Rudy
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R.D. Call
as Courtroom Guard
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Carmine Caridi
as Salvino
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Gloria Charles
as Astrid
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Robert Ellenstein
as Mr. Carter
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Archie Hahn III
as Iceberg Man
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Richard Hochberg
as Tailor
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Conrad Janis
as Businessman in Car
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Milt [Lewis] Kogan
as Heller
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Matt Landers
as Journalist at Rally
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Rosetta Le Noire
as Judge
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Joseph Leon
as Stamp Store Proprietor
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Malachy McCourt
as George the Doorman
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Joseph Medalis
as Bank Executive
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Ken Medlock
as Dixon
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Yana Nirvana
as Louise
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Hank Robinson
as Yankee Game Umpire
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Brad Sanders
as Luther
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Reni Santoni
as Vin Rapelito
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Lin Shaye
as Journalist at Rally
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Joel Weiss
as Paparazzo
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David Wohl
as Eugene Provost
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Kelly Yaegermann
as Law Office Receptionist
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Steve Benson
as Benson
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Bennie E. Dobbins
as Hackensack Bulls Coach
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Duan Ji-Shun
as Melvin
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Allan Miller
as Political Newscaster
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Rick Moranis
as Morty King
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Roger Til
as Maitre D'
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Gary Alexander
as Johnson
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Strawn Bovee
as Journalist at Rally
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Shaka Cumbuka
as Heckler at Rally
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Mike Hagerty
as Furniture Warehouseman
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Regina Hooks
as Tina
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Candee Jennings
as Pretty Woman in Bar
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Ken Knighten
as 3rd Batter
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Bill McConnell
as Plaza Bartender
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Jeff Mylett
as Tailor
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Mike Paciorek
as Scharf
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Art Reichle
as Minor League Umpire
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Robbie T. Robinson
as Mitchell
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Margot Rose
as Torchy's Waitress
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Frank Slaten
as Bailiff
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Wesley Thompson
as Journalist at Rally
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Kip Waldo
as Heckler at Rally
- Judith Holstra
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Allan Graf
as Camden Brave

