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      The Greatest Beer Run Ever

      R Released Sep 30, 2022 2h 6m Drama War TRAILER for The Greatest Beer Run Ever: Trailer 1 List The Greatest Beer Run Ever: Trailer 1 The Greatest Beer Run Ever: Trailer 1 2:49 View more videos
      43% Tomatometer 122 Reviews 91% Audience Score Fewer than 50 Verified Ratings 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. Read More Read Less Watch on Apple TV+ Stream Now

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

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      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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      A.A. Dowd Digital Trends Further proof that Farrelly did better, more charming work when he ballasted his soft side with raunch. May 2, 2023 Full Review Katie Walsh Tribune News Service 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 Full Review Wendy Ide Observer (UK) [A] crass and manipulative warsploitation picture. Rated: 2/5 Oct 3, 2022 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Matthew Passantino Big Picture Big Sound 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review John O Was as close to the book as any movie I have ever seen Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/10/22 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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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
      Producer
      David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Andrew J. Muscato, Jake Myers
      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
      Runtime
      2h 6m
      Sound Mix
      Dolby Digital
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