Beerfest
"Prepare for the ultimate chug of war."
Originally released in 2006. Beerfest is a comedy film. directed by Jay Chandrasekhar.
Starring Erik Stolhanske, Jay Chandrasekhar, and Steve Lemme
Synopsis
During a trip to Germany to scatter their grandfather's ashes, German-American brothers Todd and Jan discover Beerfest, the secret Olympics of downing stout, and want to enter the contest to defend their family's beer-guzzling honor. Their Old Country cousins sneer at the Yanks' chances, prompting the siblings to return to America to prepare for a showdown the following year.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 25, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (586 votes)
Budget
$17.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$19.2M
1.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Erik Stolhanske
as Todd Wolfhouse / Young Baron Ludwig
Jay Chandrasekhar
as Barry / Blind Sikh
Steve Lemme
as Fink / Emcee
Paul Soter
as Jan Wolfhouse
M.C. Gainey
as Priest
Cloris Leachman
as Great Gam Gam
Jürgen Prochnow
as Baron Wolfgang von Wolfhausen
Will Forte
as Otto
Allan Graf
as Soup Waiter
Kevin Heffernan
as Landfill / Gil / Sausage Lady
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $17,500,000
- Revenue
- $19,179,969
Production Companies
- Broken Lizard Industries
- Cataland Films
- Gerber Pictures
- Legendary Pictures
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beerfest about?
During a trip to Germany to scatter their grandfather's ashes, German-American brothers Todd and Jan discover Beerfest, the secret Olympics of downing stout, and want to enter the contest to defend...
Who directed Beerfest?
Beerfest was directed by Jay Chandrasekhar.
How long is Beerfest?
Beerfest has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Beerfest released?
Beerfest was released on August 25, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Beerfest?
The main cast of Beerfest includes Erik Stolhanske, Jay Chandrasekhar, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, M.C. Gainey.
Is Beerfest worth watching?
Beerfest has a user rating of 5.9/10 based on 586 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.