

Strange Brew
“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.
Where to watch Strange Brew in United States
Click a service to open Strange Brew there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Strange Brew streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Starz Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Strange Brew
Strange Brew is a 1983 English-language comedy, crime and science fiction film directed by Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas. The cast is led by Dave Thomas, Rick Moranis, Max von Sydow. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
Strange Brew was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America and Canada. It was released on August 26, 1983, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Rick Moranis, Dave Thomas
- Writers
- Rick Moranis, Dave Thomas, Steve De Jarnatt
- Release date
- August 26, 1983
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Canada
- Budget
- $4 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Strange Brew cast & crew
Strange Brew was directed by Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas and written by Rick Moranis, Dave Thomas, and Steve De Jarnatt.
The cast features Dave Thomas as Doug McKenzie, Rick Moranis as Bob McKenzie, Max von Sydow as Brewmeister Smith, Paul Dooley as Claude Elsinore, Lynne Griffin as Pam Elsinore, and Angus MacInnes as Jean LaRose.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Charles Fox, cinematography is by Steven Poster, and it was produced by Jack Grossberg and Louis M. Silverstein.
Is Strange Brew worth watching?
Strange Brew holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 222 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, crime, and science fiction, Strange Brew is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Strange Brew
In United States, you can stream Strange Brew on Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Strange Brew

Dave Thomas
Doug McKenzie

Rick Moranis
Bob McKenzie

Max von Sydow
Brewmeister Smith

Paul Dooley
Claude Elsinore

Lynne Griffin
Pam Elsinore

Angus MacInnes
Jean LaRose

Roger Dunn
Beer Store Clerk

Tom Harvey
The Inspector

Mel Blanc
Voice of Mr. McKenzie

Len Doncheff
Jack Hawkland
J. Winston Carroll
Fire Chief

Douglas Campbell
Henry Green
Strange Brew — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Strange Brew in United States?
Strange Brew is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Strange Brew on Kanopy?
Yes — Strange Brew is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Strange Brew in?
Strange Brew is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Strange Brew?
Strange Brew runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is Strange Brew rated?
Strange Brew is rated PG. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 222 ratings.











