Bottle Shock (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Bottle Shock is a 2008 comedy drama directed by Randall Miller, starring Chris Pine, Bill Pullman and Alan Rickman. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $4.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 48% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Randall Miller
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Freestyle Releasing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bottle Shock About?
The premise of Bottle Shock without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1976, a stunning upset occurred when a small California winery unexpectedly outperformed prestigious French wines in a blind taste test known as the "Judgment of Paris." The event sent ripples throughout the wine industry and marked a turning point for American winemaking. This film recounts the true story of Jim and Bo Barrett, owners of the California winery, and Steven Spurrier, a British wine merchant who organized the tasting. Their collaboration led to a historic moment that challenged established traditions and forever changed the perception of wine from around the world.
Bottle Shock Themes & Keywords
· 29 tags- wine
- california
- chardonnay
- napa
- napa valley
- france
- overalls
- flat tire
- airport
- blowing out a tire
- bottle
- competition
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- wine tasting
- wine making
- vineyard
- blind tasting
- vintner
- motorcycle with a sidecar
- changing color
- kiss
- aerial photo
- boxing
- 1970s
- loan
- winery
- paris france
- grape
- father son relationship
- based on true story
Bottle Shock Cast
Chris Pine leads the cast, with Bill Pullman and Alan Rickman. Directed by Randall Miller.
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Director Randall Miller
More from Randall Miller
More films directed by Randall Miller, best-rated first: Class Act, CBGB, Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School and Nobel Son.
Bottle Shock Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bottle Shock 48% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 48% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 58%
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 63% User score
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Bottle Shock Plot Summary
What happens in Bottle Shock from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a heartfelt exchange with Maurice, a devoted customer and wine enthusiast from Milwaukee, Steven Spurrier, a sommelier in Paris, reveals his worries about the future of his wine shop. Searching for ways to breathe new life into his business, he suddenly has an illuminating idea: to host a blind taste-test aimed at introducing the sophisticated tastes of Parisians to outstanding wines from across the globe.
Full summary
The whole story of Bottle Shock, scene by scene
Bottle Shock Box Office
Bottle Shock grossed $4.6 million worldwide. $4.1 million came from the US and Canada and $551,163 (12%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$4.6M
- US & Canada
- $4.1M
- International
- $551.2K
Bottle Shock Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Bottle Shock.
How Well Do You Know Bottle Shock?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the sommelier that organizes the blind taste-test in Paris?
Bottle Shock Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Gyllene Druvor Från Montelena” and “Шоковый эффект”.
- Also known as
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- Gyllene Druvor Från Montelena
- Шоковый эффект
- Bottle Shock - Die Chardonnay-Cowboys
- California Wine with Love
- Vin i vrangstrupen
- Guerra de vinos
- Paris Yargısı
- Guerra de vinos (Bottle Shock)
- Víno roku
- Borban az igazság
- Wino na medal
- O Julgamento de Paris
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- יין
- סיפור אהבה
- 와인 미라클
- Удар с бутилка
- Napa Valley - La grande annata
- 酒业风云
- Удар пляшкою
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Bottle Shock FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Bottle Shock, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bottle Shock?
Bottle Shock runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Bottle Shock released?
Bottle Shock was released on August 6, 2008.
Who directed Bottle Shock?
Bottle Shock was directed by Randall Miller.
More films by Randall Miller Who is in the cast of Bottle Shock?
Bottle Shock stars Chris Pine, Bill Pullman and Alan Rickman.
How much did Bottle Shock make at the box office?
Bottle Shock grossed $4.6 million worldwide ($4.1 million domestic, $551,163 international).
How is Bottle Shock rated?
Bottle Shock has 48% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does Bottle Shock have a post-credit scene?
No. Bottle Shock has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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