Drinking Buddies (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Drinking Buddies is a 2013 comedy drama directed by Joe Swanberg, starring Olivia Wilde, Jake M. Johnson and Ron Livingston. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $401,914 worldwide. Critics gave it 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Joe Swanberg
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Magnolia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Drinking Buddies About?
The premise of Drinking Buddies without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Working alongside each other at a Chicago brewery, Luke and Kate share a close friendship and undeniable chemistry. Their easygoing banter and playful flirting create a comfortable tension, complicated by the fact that they each have significant others. As they navigate the complexities of their relationships and the blurred lines between friendship and romance, the brewery and its beer serve as a backdrop for a chance to consider their true desires and what they really want from life.
Drinking Buddies Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- brewery
- group of friends
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- woman wears a string bikini
- hand wound
- beer
- kiss
- picnic
- undressing
- blood
- title at the end
- written by director
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- implied sex
- music producer
- bleeding hand
- beach bonfire
- man breaks up with woman
- cabin on a lake
- playing black jack
- reference to costa rica
- flirting
- female topless nudity
- woman wears a bra
- woman wears a g string
- female rear nudity
- drinking beer from a bottle
- stolen bicycle
- coworker coworker relationship
- love triangle
- cheating girlfriend
- infidelity
- bikini
- walking in the woods
- beer keg
- party
- playing pool
- u haul truck
- male female friendship
- bandana
- jealousy
- heated argument
- kitchen
- moving out
- listening to music
- neck massage
- sunglasses
- barefoot
- micro brewery
- fiance fiancee relationship
- tattoo
Where to Watch Drinking Buddies
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Drinking Buddies Cast
Olivia Wilde leads the cast, with Jake M. Johnson and Ron Livingston. Directed by Joe Swanberg; 5 actors are credited in all.
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Director Joe Swanberg
Also Starring in Drinking Buddies
· 1 moreDrinking Buddies Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Drinking Buddies 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 84% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 49%
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
User score 6.4
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TMDB 59% User score
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Letterboxd 3.1 /5
106 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.0 /5
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Drinking Buddies Plot Summary
What happens in Drinking Buddies from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Kate, played by Olivia Wilde, and Luke, portrayed by Jake M. Johnson, navigate their lives as co-workers at a vibrant Chicago craft brewery, Revolution Brewing. Their chemistry is undeniable as they spend their days sipping beers and playfully flirting while managing their respective roles — Luke works behind the scenes with the brewing machinery, while Kate oversees customer relations in the front office. Despite their perfect compatibility — sharing food, finishing each other’s sentences, and enjoying each other’s presence — they both find themselves tied to other partners. Kate is in a relationship with Chris, played by Ron Livingston, while Luke is engaged to Jill, characterized by Anna Kendrick, whose desire to discuss marriage weighs heavily on Luke’s mind.
Full summary
The whole story of Drinking Buddies, scene by scene
Drinking Buddies Box Office
Drinking Buddies grossed $401,914 worldwide. $343,341 came from the US and Canada and $58,573 (15%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$401.9K
- US & Canada
- $343.3K
- International
- $58.6K
Drinking Buddies Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Drinking Buddies.
How Well Do You Know Drinking Buddies?
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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What is the name of the brewery where Kate and Luke work?
Cars in Drinking Buddies
14 cars on screen, including the 1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty and the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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2000 Ford Taurus Background role
Drinking Buddies Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Sobutilniki” and “Colegas de copas”.
- Also known as
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- Sobutilniki
- Colegas de copas
- Drinking Buddies - Erwachsen Werden Ist Schwer
- Compañeros de copa
- Um Brinde À Amizade
- Ivresse entre amis
- Pote mi les pota
- Ivócimborák
- Szeszfüggők
- Drinking Buddies - Amici di bevuta
- Собутыльники
- 酒肉朋友
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- Akşamdan Kalanlar
- Ποτέ Μη Λες Ποτά
- Kumple od kufla
- Kámoši až na dno lahve
- Prieteni de pahar
- חברים לשתייה
- 드링킹 버디즈
- Товариші по чарці
- ドリンキング・バディーズ 飲み友以上、恋人未満の甘い方程式
- 酒友行不行
- คู่ดริ๊งค์ ปิ๊งรัก
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Drinking Buddies FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Drinking Buddies, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Drinking Buddies?
Drinking Buddies runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Drinking Buddies released?
Drinking Buddies was released on August 23, 2013.
Who directed Drinking Buddies?
Drinking Buddies was directed by Joe Swanberg.
More films by Joe Swanberg Who is in the cast of Drinking Buddies?
Drinking Buddies stars Olivia Wilde, Jake M. Johnson and Ron Livingston, among 5 credited actors.
Where can I watch Drinking Buddies?
In the US, Drinking Buddies is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Fandango at Home Free and Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Drinking Buddies make at the box office?
Drinking Buddies grossed $401,914 worldwide ($343,341 domestic, $58,573 international).
How is Drinking Buddies rated?
Drinking Buddies has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Drinking Buddies have a post-credit scene?
No. Drinking Buddies has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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