The Beach Bum

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The Beach Bum

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Released Mar 29, 2019

1h 35m

Comedy

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Moondog is a fun-loving, pot-smoking, beer-drinking writer who lives life on his own terms in Florida. If he can put down the drugs for just one minute, he may finally be able to put his talent to good use and finish the next great American novel.

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Critics Consensus

The role of a lifetime for Matthew McConaughey, The Beach Bum is set apart by Harmony Korine's distinctive style, but that isn't always enough to offset the unfocused story.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

It's as if, like the rest of the cast in this riotous non-event, [McConaughey's] having so much fun making the film that he simply doesn't care. Good for him.

Rated: 1/5

Oct 28, 2019

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Simran Hans

Observer (UK)

It's not unfunny watching McConaughey smoke a joint from between Isla Fisher's toes, but some viewers may find themselves less enamoured of Moondog than the film is.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 27, 2019

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Korine achieves a Zen state of unfunny with this pointless non-comedy...

Rated: 1/5

Oct 25, 2019

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Brendan Cassidy

InSession Film

The film is an absolute joy drive, with laughs galore, a soundtrack full of great sing-a-long needle drops and a supporting cast that is portrayed perfectly...

Jul 9, 2024

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

…Korine’s best and most accessible film to date, hinging on an out-there star performance that’s worth celebrating for its sheer extremity…

Rated: 3/5

Mar 23, 2024

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Bill Bria

Vague Visages

The Beach Bum is undoubtedly Harmony Korine’s friendliest movie, as the filmmaker tones down his Jean-Luc Godard meets John Waters envelope-pushing tendencies and alienating techniques, yet there’s still a lot of edge to be found in the film.

Jun 7, 2023

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Film Critic F

This is not a good movie.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

08/05/25

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Stephen C

Unfunny in 1 hour and 35 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/16/25

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David F

This very uneven film is Harmony Korine’s follow up to Spring Breakers and while it shares some of the same qualities as that earlier cult classic - a neon, dayglo aesthetic, a focus on outsiders and marginal characters, a louche and appealing decadence - this movie is a meandering mess. At times it succeeds in some humour or characterization, almost in spite of itself, but for the most part it is a directionless bore. It’s a shame because the talent involved in this film is very impressive, but unfortunately the actors are severely underutilized in a silly, plotless, druggie motion picture.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/19/25

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thiago s

Filme mais ou menos, o roteiro é fraco, o filme tem poucas partes boas, e parece que matthew mcConaughey está maconha o filme todo, tem cenas de nudez bacana, mas o filme não é interessante, teve uma cena de um tubarão que ia matar o cara, mas só arrancou o pé do cara, foi forçado essa parte era para ter morrido,e eu só recomendo por causa da nudez no filme.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

12/31/24

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rick r

The movie simply nothing to laugh at. Matthew McConaughey is a favorite actor of mine. What is with all the smoking, every scene! This movie was a big disappointment.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/13/24

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Paul S

Really horrible. Punishment should be to wstch this but you can’t gouge out eyes or ears

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/10/24

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Synopsis

Moondog is a fun-loving, pot-smoking, beer-drinking writer who lives life on his own terms in Florida. If he can put down the drugs for just one minute, he may finally be able to put his talent to good use and finish the next great American novel.

Director: Harmony Korine
Producer: John Lesher, Charles-Marie Anthonioz, Mourad Belkeddar, Nicolas Lhermitte, Steve Golin
Screenwriter: Harmony Korine
Distributor: Neon, Vice Studios
Production Co: Anonymous Content, Iconoclast, Le Grisbi
Rating: R (Nudity|Language Throughout|Pervasive Drug and Alcohol Use|Some Strong Sexual Content)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 29, 2019, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 18, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $3.5M
Runtime: 1h 35m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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