---
title: "Beer"
year: 1985
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/beer-1985"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 92802
imdb_id: "tt0088781"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 82
community_rating: 4.3
vote_count: 11
content_rating: "R"
---

# Beer (1985) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/beer-1985

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Beer is a comedy film released in the United States on August 30, 1985, with a runtime of one hour and twenty-two minutes and an R rating. The movie is directed by Patrick Kelly and features a cast that includes Loretta Swit, Rip Torn, and Kenneth Mars. The story follows an advertising firm that is desperate to keep an account from a financially-ailing brewery. To achieve this goal, the firm concocts a macho ad campaign centered on three losers who inadvertently prevent a robbery at a bar.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Patrick Kelly

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Loretta Swit** as *B.D. Tucker*
- **Rip Torn** as *Buzz Beckerman*
- **Kenneth Mars** as *A.J. Norbecker*
- **David Alan Grier** as *Elliott Morrison*
- **William Russ** as *Merle Draggett*
- **Saul Stein** as *Frankie Falcone*
- **John Corbett** as *Bob the Studio Director*
- **Peter Michael Goetz** as *Harley Feemer*
- **David Wohl** as *Stanley Dickler*
- **Charlie Barnett** as *Himself*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Beer online?
Beer is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Beer worth watching?
Beer holds a community rating of 4.3/10 based on 11 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Beer and when was it released?
Beer is a feature film with a runtime of 82 minutes. It was released in 1985. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Beer?
Beer was directed by Patrick Kelly.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Beer — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/92802)
- [Beer (1985) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088781/fullcredits/)
- [Beer (1985) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/92802-beer/cast)
- [Beer (1985) Cast & Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/beer/1002699/credits/)
- [Beer - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beer)

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