Cocktail movie poster

Cocktail

"When he pours, he reigns."

July 29, 1988 1h 44m 6.1/10 (1,571 votes)

Originally released in 1988. Cocktail is a romance/drama film. directed by Roger Donaldson.

Starring Tom Cruise, Bryan Brown, and Elisabeth Shue

Synopsis

After being discharged from the Army, Brian Flanagan moves back to Queens and takes a job in a bar run by Doug Coughlin, who teaches Brian the fine art of bar-tending. Brian quickly becomes a patron favorite with his flashy drink-mixing style, and Brian adopts his mentor's cynical philosophy on life and goes for the money.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 29, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 1h 44m 104 minutes total
User Rating 6.1/10 Good (1,571 votes)
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Budget $20M Production budget
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Box Office $171.5M 8.6x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$20,000,000
Revenue
$171,504,781

Production Companies

  • Interscope Communications
  • Touchstone Pictures
  • Silver Screen Partners III

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cocktail about?

After being discharged from the Army, Brian Flanagan moves back to Queens and takes a job in a bar run by Doug Coughlin, who teaches Brian the fine art of bar-tending. Brian quickly becomes a patro...

Who directed Cocktail?

Cocktail was directed by Roger Donaldson.

How long is Cocktail?

Cocktail has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).

When was Cocktail released?

Cocktail was released on July 29, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Cocktail?

The main cast of Cocktail includes Tom Cruise, Bryan Brown, Elisabeth Shue, Lisa Banes, Kelly Lynch.

Is Cocktail worth watching?

Cocktail has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 1,571 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.