Brewster's Millions (1985)

6.5PG97 minDirector: Walter Hill

1985 film by Walter Hill

Brewster's Millions is a 1985 American comedy film directed by Walter Hill. The film stars Richard Pryor, John Candy, Lonette McKee, Stephen Collins, and Hume Cronyn. The screenplay by Herschel Weingrod and Timothy Harris was based on the 1902 novel of the same name by George Barr McCutcheon. It is the seventh film based on the story, and focusing on a Minor League Baseball pitcher who accepts a challenge to spend $30 million in 30 days in order to inherit $300 million from his great-uncle.

The film was met with negative reviews. A sequel titled Brewster's Millions: Christmas was released on December 5, 2024.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Brewster's Millions about?
Brewster's Millions (1985) — Brewster is a minor league baseball player. Unknown to him, he had a (recently deceased) rich relative. In order to test if Brewster knows the value of money, he is given the task of disposing of $30m in 30 days. Brewster isn't allowed to have any assets to show for the $30m or w
Is Brewster's Millions based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Brewster's Millions scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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