The Greatest Beer Run Ever

R

Released Sep 30, 2022

2 hr. 6 min.

Drama

War

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122 Reviews

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To show support for his neighborhood friends serving in Vietnam, Chickie Donohue (Zac Efron) decides to do something totally outrageous: travel to the frontline by himself to bring the soldiers a little piece of home -- their favorite can of American beer. However, what started as a well-meaning journey quickly turns into the adventure of a lifetime as Chickie confronts the reality of this controversial war and his reunions with his childhood buddies thrust him into the complexities and responsibilities of adulthood. Based on an incredible true story, "The Greatest Beer Run Ever" is a heartfelt coming-of-age tale about friendship, loyalty and sacrifice.

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Critics Consensus

Far from intoxicating, The Greatest Beer Run Ever reduces its fun fact-based story to a flat, flavorless brew.

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Audience Consensus

With a great cast and an incredible story based on actual events, The Greatest Beer Run Ever is a blue ribbon dramedy.

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Eamon r

Fantastic story and great direction! Cant believe this actually happened

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/16/22

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Chris W

Come for the wild, true story, stay for Zac Efron. More movies like this will keep me coming back to the movie theater.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/14/22

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Aaron

good action, comedy, and drama. felt a little long but I don't know what you'd cut it. I liked the character growth of the main guy and how it showed how you can be conflicted on issues and not just on one side.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/12/22

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Monika H

Great movie, but make no mistake... the hippies didn't care at all about our soldiers...in fact, they hated our soldiers. Never forget they spat on our boys when they came home. I wish this movie was a little more honest about the portrayal of them.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/12/22

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John O

Was as close to the book as any movie I have ever seen

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10/22

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IPA

Hilarious, affecting, action-packed! Incredible but true. Zac Efron, Russell Crowe, and Bill Murray at their best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/09/22

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Peter Farrelly

Director

Zac Efron

Chickie Donohue

Russell Crowe

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Bill Murray

The Colonel

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A.A. Dowd

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Further proof that Farrelly did better, more charming work when he ballasted his soft side with raunch.

May 2, 2023

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Katie Walsh

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Though the messaging is a bit flat-footed, it’s nonetheless effective and clearly deeply felt, and it brings a sense of significance to this otherwise wacky real-life story, one that really does have to be seen to be believed.

Rated: 2.5/4

Oct 3, 2022

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

[A] crass and manipulative warsploitation picture.

Rated: 2/5

Oct 3, 2022

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Bhuvanesh Chandar

The Hindu

In its two-hour runtime, the drama makes you chuckle and cry in equal measure, and all credits go to the writers for the characterisation of the protagonist, and to Zac Efron and Russell Crowe’s performances.

Nov 20, 2023

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Matthew Creith

Matinee With Matt

Never mind that the Pabst Blue Ribbon Chickie carries throughout The Greatest Beer Run Ever has got to be the warmest in history. It symbolizes the character’s resolve and pride in what he believes is a nice gesture of goodwill.

Jul 25, 2023

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Matthew Passantino

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Farrelly's screenplays present characters as surface-level and Efron doesn't have the dramatic range to try and create a character out of an archetype.

Rated: 1.5/4

Jul 16, 2023

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Synopsis

To show support for his neighborhood friends serving in Vietnam, Chickie Donohue (Zac Efron) decides to do something totally outrageous: travel to the frontline by himself to bring the soldiers a little piece of home -- their favorite can of American beer. However, what started as a well-meaning journey quickly turns into the adventure of a lifetime as Chickie confronts the reality of this controversial war and his reunions with his childhood buddies thrust him into the complexities and responsibilities of adulthood. Based on an incredible true story, "The Greatest Beer Run Ever" is a heartfelt coming-of-age tale about friendship, loyalty and sacrifice.

Director: Peter Farrelly
Screenwriter: Peter Farrelly, Brian Hayes Currie, Pete Jones
Distributor: Apple TV+
Production Co: Skydance Media, Living Films
Rating: R (Language|Some War Violence)
Genre: Drama, War
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 30, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 30, 2022
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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