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Strange Brew

1983·Movie·PG·90 min·6.0(225)

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.

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Where to watch Strange Brew in United States

Click a service to open Strange Brew there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.

Where is Strange Brew streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesTCM, Kanopy, The Roku Channel, PlexAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaApple TV Store, Amazon Video
United KingdomApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaStarz Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video
FranceApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
SpainApple TV Store, Amazon Video

About Strange Brew

Strange Brew is a 1983 English-language comedy, crime and science fiction film directed by Dave Thomas and Rick Moranis. 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 TCM, Kanopy, The Roku Channel.

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
Dave Thomas, Rick Moranis
Writers
Dave Thomas, Rick Moranis, 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
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Strange Brew cast & crew

Strange Brew was directed by Dave Thomas and Rick Moranis and written by Dave Thomas, Rick Moranis, 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 225 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 TCM, Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Plex, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of Strange Brew

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

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Tom Harvey

The Inspector

Mel Blanc

Mel Blanc

Voice of Mr. McKenzie

Len Doncheff

Len Doncheff

Jack Hawkland

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J. Winston Carroll

Fire Chief

Douglas Campbell

Douglas Campbell

Henry Green

Strange Brew — FAQs

Where can I watch Strange Brew in United States?

Strange Brew is streaming on TCM, Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Plex in United States.

Is Strange Brew on TCM?

Yes — Strange Brew is currently available on TCM 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 225 ratings.

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