Beerfest
Beerfest

Movie spotlight

Beerfest

2006
Movie
110 min
English

During a trip to Germany to scatter their grandfather's ashes, German-American brothers Todd and Jan discover Beerfest, the secret Olympics of downing stout, and want to enter the contest to defend their family's beer-guzzling honor. Their Old Country cousins sneer at the Yanks' chances, prompting the siblings to return to America to prepare for a showdown the following year.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes38%
Metacritic44/100
Google Users70%
Director: Jay ChandrasekharGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

Two American brothers travel to Germany to participate in the "Beerfest," a legendary underground beer-drinking competition. After being betrayed by their own.% family and humiliated by a rival German brewing clan, they vow to return and reclaim their family's honor. They assemble a team of their misfit friends to train and compete against the world's best.

Critical Reception

Beerfest received generally negative reviews from critics, though it garnered a more favorable response from audiences, particularly fans of the Broken Lizard comedy troupe. Reviewers often cited its lowbrow humor and predictable plot as drawbacks, while acknowledging its appeal to a niche audience seeking raunchy, slapstick comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on crude humor and slapstick, which may alienate some viewers.

  • Fans of the Broken Lizard cast will likely find enjoyment in the familiar comedic style.

  • The plot is thin and serves primarily as a vehicle for gags and beer-related antics.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's humor, with many finding it to be a fun and entertaining watch, especially for those who enjoy this style of comedy. Some viewers felt the plot was weak, but the overall consensus indicates satisfaction with the comedic performances and the film's lighthearted, silly nature.

Fun Fact

The film features a cameo by a real-life German beer stein maker, whose family has been crafting steins for centuries.

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TMDB Reviews

2 reviews
Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

This was a awesome movie. I love these guys just as good as they were in super troopers. I would definitely like to try this in real life myself sometime. It would be sweet.

Gimly

Gimly

Not one of Broken Lizard's strongest entries, but perhaps classic viewing for those in the state that it's characters are: Drunk. _Final rating:★★½ - Not quite for me, but I definitely get the appeal._