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Drinking Buddies

Drinking Buddies

2013
Romance, Comedy
1h 30m
Luke and Kate are co-workers at a Chicago brewery, where they spend their days drinking and flirting. They're perfect for each other, except that they're both in relationships. Luke is in the midst of marriage talks with his girlfriend of six years, Kate is playing it cool with her music producer boyfriend Chris. But you know what makes the line between "friends" and "more than friends" really blurry? Beer. (imdb)

Directed by:

Joe Swanberg

Screenwriter:

Joe Swanberg

Starring:

Anna Kendrick, Ron Livingston, Kristin Davis, Olivia Wilde, Joe Swanberg, Jason Sudeikis, Mike Brune, Ti West, Jake Johnson, Frank V. Ross, Alicia Van Couvering

Genres:

Romance, Comedy, Drama

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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2013
Romance, Comedy
1h 30m
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derekstarDerekstar
Rated 13 Sep 2013
80
68th
DURING THE OPENING CREDITS NOBODY IS WEARING HAIR NETS OR BEARD NETS WHILE WORKING AROUND THE BEER VATS. IMAGINE FINDING A HAIR IN A BOTTLE OF BEER. OH MY GOD I'M GOING TO BE SICK.
Rated 13 Sep 2013
kasperlKasperL
Rated 17 Dec 2013
80
86th
If this is mumblecore (who cares?), it's the second-best I've seen behind Lynn Shelton's 'Humpday'. Similar to 'Your Sister's Sister', also by Shelton, Swanberg's latest is made in a filmmaking style that I really appreciate. In simple and observant movies like these, character is plot. The audience should be able to perceive exactly what the people onscreen are feeling and considering, so the actors need to communicate these emotions and thoughts, and the leads give very strong performances.
Rated 17 Dec 2013
gordonbombayGordonBombay
Rated 06 Jan 2014
87
79th
I loved this movie. I was fearing a ridiculous wife swapping comedy, but instead I got this small sincere mumblecore story about friends, love, alcohol and the road less traveled. Real people with real problems. It's basically Sideways with beer... oh and I like beer.
Rated 06 Jan 2014
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 03 Sep 2013
68
68th
They sleep/drink/work together -- but do they have to have sex or kiss to feel they belong to each other? Drinking Buddies' main strength is to depict a friendship that, despite the inner sexual tension that takes place in every encounter, surpasses these boring concepts of fuck buddy or friendzone. Yes, you can fall in love with a friend by -- huh, being a good friend. That is: you might think Olivia is your dream girl -- she's hot, she drinks beer like a dude --, but Anna is the bigger prize.
Rated 03 Sep 2013
kojilessKojiless
Rated 29 Jul 2015
24
25th
Let's see. Man leads woman on for several months, getting drunk till the wee hours of the morn, going for private hand-in-hand walks, having heartfelt chats at dawn by the lakeside, SNUGGLING IN HIS BED...you know, stuff buddies do. Woman (surprise!) thinks man may be into her, makes advance. Man is like, I LOVE MY GIRLFRIEND. Woman accepts this and everything is cool. Seems legit.
Rated 29 Jul 2015
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 16 Feb 2014
66
51st
Oh to have the problem of Anna Kendrick and Olivia Wilde both wanting your wiener. Nothing you haven't seen before but the actors are charming and have some chemistry.
Rated 16 Feb 2014
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 12 Feb 2014
66
50th
Its biggest strength is feeling extremely authentic. We all know these characters and we can all relate to a lot of what happens. But, it's also the weakness of the film. It's so familiar and so authentic that it doesn't really feel like we're learning anything or seeing anything we don't already know. Also, if you weren't already in love with Olivia Wilde...
Rated 12 Feb 2014
joseywalesjoseywales
Rated 04 Jan 2014
68
50th
I want to drink beer with Olivia Wilde, she even drinks porter which is my second favourite style!
Rated 04 Jan 2014
ryan_luedersRyan Lueders
Rated 04 Dec 2013
80
57th
You can make it through this movie without wearing beer goggles...
Rated 04 Dec 2013
quintonjaminQuintonjamin
Rated 06 Dec 2021
70
66th
I had never heard of mumblecore before, but it is impressive how real this feels so real. Some impressive improvisation done by the actors.
Rated 06 Dec 2021
amerigoamerigo
Rated 28 May 2020
84
85th
Nothing particularly innovative overall, but this film's dedication to hyperrealism is really what makes this a powerful dissection of 20-something relationships. The performances of the cast are also surprisingly topnotch, conveying a great deal of subtlelty in a script that's nearly devoid of the usual rom-com tropes and cliches.
Rated 28 May 2020
seethruskinSeethruskin
Rated 28 Dec 2019
4
51st
What about Drinking Buddies but just for the fellas?
Rated 28 Dec 2019
spanksSpanks
Rated 14 Oct 2014
20
12th
I would put a sunroof in my skull if these were my drinking buddies
Rated 14 Oct 2014
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 23 Jan 2014
7
64th
Felt real. I believed in these characters more so than in a lot of movies I watch. There is no one big scene or major plot dynamic. Keeps things just to our "drinking buddies" and rolls with it with great results.
Rated 23 Jan 2014
bunkenBunken
Rated 10 Jan 2014
70
71st
Solid low key writing and acting aside, it really got me thirsty.
Rated 10 Jan 2014
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 03 Jan 2014
6
53rd
This was a nice surprise. It does a good job of capturing that "What if?" tension one might have between friends, and it does an equally good job of demonstrating that the imaginative day-dreams one might have about another person might not work out as well in real life as they do in dream-land.
Rated 03 Jan 2014
chrispalmChrisPalm
Rated 02 Jan 2014
68
18th
Thought i was in for a comedy.. it was not
Rated 02 Jan 2014
ratedarghratedargh
Rated 19 Dec 2013
70
44th
Good performances with no wasted exposition. It will likely be quite identifiable to a large set of people. It's so naturalistic, especially from Wilde and Johnson.
Rated 19 Dec 2013
rossRoss
Rated 17 Dec 2013
80
84th
This is my kind of film. Small scaled, with a simple theme that the great performances get to explore in depth. Jack Johnson pretty much plays his character from New Girl, so obviously he knows the role to perfection. And Olivia Wilde gives a surprisingly good performance and in addition to that she is absolutely stunning.
Rated 17 Dec 2013
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 16 Dec 2013
70
56th
Great acting helps tell a story where 4 characters traverse relationships both romantic and not. Even when a character does something that normal movies would make them a villain, this movie goes for realism instead and makes them empathetic.
Rated 16 Dec 2013
dst7175dst7175
Rated 07 Dec 2013
42
29th
Depressing movie
Rated 07 Dec 2013
bowfingerbowfinger
Rated 22 Oct 2013
60
53rd
Can. Someone. Screw. Olivia. Wilde. For. God's. Sake. Please?
Rated 22 Oct 2013
bohmerBohmer
Rated 31 Aug 2013
75
0th
I expected so much worst from the trailer, but the movie is well acted and scripted. It's honest and enjoyable. Doesn't follow the usual formula.
Rated 31 Aug 2013
obdurateObdurate
Rated 05 Aug 2013
70
41st
What ultimately ends up being the destruction of a friendship, ends on a note that suggests the re-building of it (or more?). It's kind of a non-ending in that sense but that's fine. Not every movie needs a real resolution. Drinking Buddies creates a world with believable characters and relationships, and that in itself is an accomplishment. Well acted and well shot, this is a step forward for the director. This is the third Swanberg movie I've seen and the only one I like so far.
Rated 05 Aug 2013
p_u_l_pP u l p
Rated 08 Mar 2024
51
40th
Fun Fact: This film was entirely improvised. There was no script, and the only things the actors and the crew had was a vague outline of the plot and the order in which certain events would take place.
Rated 08 Mar 2024
bookhouseboybookhouseboy
Rated 04 Oct 2023
53
67th
#23#, rw2, story, cast!, liked, oldies(2) }{ #13#, rw4, story, cast!
Rated 04 Oct 2023
stuie299stuie299
Rated 07 Apr 2022
75
45th
Overall I like this movie, but it definitely feels unfinished. The movie plays its hand early on, and then drives towards an inevitable conclusion, except it just sort of...stops short. Swanberg continues to have great indie sensibilities as a director. The brewery makes for an interesting backdrop. Ultimately Drinking Buddies hinges on how much you like Wilde and Johnson. Personally I thought had great chemistry together. So while it may be flawed I would say it still mostly works.
Rated 07 Apr 2022
recklessmessrecklessmess
Rated 22 Jan 2022
70
48th
It's was entertaining for a movie that was only 75% finished. The ending left a lot to be desired - there's no way that shit sits right with homie after finding out his girl played tonsil hockey with some other dude, like, that conflict alone is worthy of its own storyline. And why TF does Joe Swanberg get top billing? He played Angry Man in the Car? Not even a named character.
Rated 22 Jan 2022
nutcrackrnutcrackr
Rated 12 Jan 2021
73
50th
They may work in a brewery and drink beer every five minutes, but this movie is not about alcohol. It's about human connection and how there is a thin line between friendship and relationship. It's grounded dialogue and subtle moments are what makes it work.
Rated 12 Jan 2021
gveneziagvenezia
Rated 24 Aug 2020
75
49th
Interesting for two reasons: 1) we see how an early mumblecore director polished, stylized, and matured his work and 2) we see how a "romantic comedy" can bend the genre and explore more nuanced relationships. Not particularly notable as a standalone film.
Rated 24 Aug 2020
darrenDarren
Rated 01 Jan 2020
72
59th
Listen if Olivia Wilde is wanting to bone ugly dudes in Lawrence Arms t-shirts I'm willing to take one for the team
Rated 01 Jan 2020
metalhankmetalhank
Rated 06 Aug 2018
70
76th
This is one of those flicks that may surprise you how much you will enjoy it. The story is centered around the super growing trend of craft beer. The story is really quite simple and realistic which is a good reason why it's enjoyable. There is enough humour splashed in to keep things light and interesting. The actors do a great job, especially Wilde, Kendrick and Johnson.
Rated 06 Aug 2018
isandpeopleiSandpeople
Rated 15 Apr 2016
88
77th
Unique in every way. Almost every line in this film seems real, and actors are nowhere to be seen... Instead we have real people, with real lives, who act like any normal person would. It's mesmerizing.
Rated 15 Apr 2016
amazedemonamazedemon
Rated 18 Nov 2015
63
39th
Drinking Buddies comes off as pedestrian though there are a few laughs and it is occasionally sweet. The film was unscripted and the dialogue improvised, resulting in decent, honest performances from the leads. Unfortunately the plot is middling, and I could never quite get into the film. Honestly, there's probably more fun to be had Drinking WITH Buddies, instead.
Rated 18 Nov 2015
swordfernswordfern
Rated 02 Oct 2015
82
16th
While I found the first half of this movie shallow and difficult to sit through, the latter half was worth the wait. The relationships develop, characters become more flushed out, and the delicate nature of relationships becomes the central theme of the film. I like how the ending is left a bit messy - there are no easy answers when it comes to matters of the heart.
Rated 02 Oct 2015
angrypierreangrypierre
Rated 17 Sep 2015
52
22nd
The source material for the most brutal movie-related drinking game since Withnail & I, where nothing particularly happens, it isn't funny, and they somehow manage to spoil Anna Kendrick. Boo.
Rated 17 Sep 2015
michaelsmichaels
Rated 01 Jul 2015
20
4th
That felt oddly intimate, almost like a real life footage, following very boring people who lead very mundane lives. Snoozefest.
Rated 01 Jul 2015
tsekouratosTsekouratos
Rated 19 May 2015
70
31st
Ok, that comes from a guy that works in a brewery. Really liked the scenes where they talk about brewing and flavors an stuff, since this is actually the life of a brewer. The movie is not that good by it's own, it's not bad but it lacks that extra something to make a change and be better that all the other romantic films out there.
Rated 19 May 2015
nuotionuotio
Rated 13 Apr 2015
60
68th
Marketed as a comedy, but this is actually more of a drama. Nothing really earth-shattering happens, but the characters are interesting enough, the film avoids most cliches and plays against conventions. I'd say it was 90mins well spent, but I can understand if someone else feels underwhelmed. It didn't come as a huge surprise to hear that this film was mostly improvised.
Rated 13 Apr 2015
jenner1407jenner1407
Rated 04 Jan 2015
87
88th
A great introduction to Joe Swanberg's repertoire, if you find some of his earlier mumblecore films too....mumbly. Johnson and Wilde prove adept and engaging romantic (sort of?) leads in a movie that should resonate with anyone confused by relationships, dating, or life in their late 20s.
Rated 04 Jan 2015
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 01 Oct 2014
40
31st
Drinking Buddies is an aimless and meandering film that purports to be a realistic portrayal of adult relationships. Is it that? Sure, I guess, but it's also repetitive and doesn't actually have as much to say as it thinks it does. Sure, it might be "like real life," but lots of real life is boring and if you're not going to inject your film with richer characters or more meaning, there isn't much point.
Rated 01 Oct 2014
nofearnofear
Rated 23 Sep 2014
69
33rd
Could have been an audio book rather than a film.
Rated 23 Sep 2014
moozillamoozilla
Rated 15 Sep 2014
55
6th
The improvised acting was good, but not enough to save the film. Overall seemed like nothing was going on, and the lack of chemistry between the leads was a huge turn off. Pass.
Rated 15 Sep 2014
justingsJustinGS
Rated 11 Sep 2014
6
36th
Some great performances in this quiet slice-of-life comedy. The whole film was improvised, which leads a lot of weight to the film to be inconsequential, which hurts it in the long run. A certain scene between Ron Livingston and Anna Kendrick in the woods is phenomenal, and Kendrick shines in her small role generally. You can definitely do a lot worse, but there's also a lot better in this genre.
Rated 11 Sep 2014
jakeaestheteJakeAesthete
Rated 10 Sep 2014
40
36th
Nice Stereolab poster...
Rated 10 Sep 2014
realmacgyverRealMacgyver
Rated 27 Jul 2014
80
79th
Not a spoiler but the last scene sums up the entire movie. The summary for this is also a bit miss leading. A very real (bar Ron Livingston's character who's there to throw in a spanner and nothing else) depiction of male/female relations. Jake Johnson's relationship with Olivia WIlde's character is the close male/female friendship with a dollop of tension that Harry Met Sally says isn't possible, he and Anna Kendrick make a great couple. Great indie.
Rated 27 Jul 2014
tobytylerTobyTyler
Rated 26 Jul 2014
70
47th
Eventually I realized it wasn't a comedy. And later that it had no plot.
Rated 26 Jul 2014
wezzoWezzo
Rated 18 Jul 2014
78
44th
Likeable, surprisingly frothy indie comedy. A nice cross between mumblecore and more mainstream rom-com.
Rated 18 Jul 2014
browncoatBrowncoat
Rated 14 Jun 2014
70
41st
A film that revolves entirely around its characters requires a strong cast, and Wilde and Johnson deliver. A rambling will-they-won't-they story, "Drinking Buddies" can drag at times, but is propped up by the astounding chemistry between the two leads.
Rated 14 Jun 2014
scorpusScorpus
Rated 31 May 2014
74
52nd
Enjoyable, but somewhat unsatisfying, Drinking Buddies has a sense of reality to it
Rated 31 May 2014
judsonladyjudsonlady
Rated 06 May 2014
40
4th
Were they paying the script writers by the word? And unlike other movies where there is less talking, what is going on doesn't make up for it. Last but not least, shaky camera angles only really work in scary movies.
Rated 06 May 2014
teckgeckoteckgecko
Rated 23 Apr 2014
75
66th
Good flick, though certainly not a comedy.
Rated 23 Apr 2014
salmantinosalmantino
Rated 17 Apr 2014
90
55th
Cerveza!
Rated 17 Apr 2014
isaboojumisaboojum
Rated 10 Apr 2014
2
29th
I really like the improvisation and the acting. Too bad the characters are uninteresting. I guess I just can't relate to drinking buddying.
Rated 10 Apr 2014
tjekhovTjekhov
Rated 06 Apr 2014
60
54th
Descent.
Rated 06 Apr 2014
frankswildfrankswild
Rated 12 Mar 2014
50
21st
It was very boring and depressing. I couldn't finish it
Rated 12 Mar 2014
synthonosynthono
Rated 03 Mar 2014
80
46th
At times deeply irritating, at other times natural and kind of true to life.
Rated 03 Mar 2014
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 01 Mar 2014
75
59th
Sexual tension and beer both make prominent appearances in what is a very enjoyable portrayal of friendship. The improv seems to add a very genuine feel to the 90 minutes of flirting.
Rated 01 Mar 2014
hologramhologram
Rated 18 Feb 2014
80
41st
Depends how much you enjoy Wilde and Johnson. An indie movie with its delicate and emotional moments with a straightforward plot. pleasant enough.
Rated 18 Feb 2014
snazzSnazz
Rated 02 Feb 2014
50
30th
With that title and starring Jake Johnson, I must admit that I had expected something completely different. Even the poster is deceiving: Jake Johnson has no beard, looking like he does in New Girl (which he was probably shooting at the time of the poster shot).
Rated 02 Feb 2014
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 26 Jan 2014
80
74th
A simple but satisfying romantic drama from the talented Joe Swanberg, who adeptly captures the precise mood of a relationship triangle between three very decent actors. The plot and semi-improvised dialogues touch on the usual themes but without once being too corny or predictable. And the subtlety of the twist towards the end makes the characters seem all the more realistic. Nary a false note.
Rated 26 Jan 2014
mistersplicemistersplice
Rated 25 Jan 2014
60
42nd
6- pretty good, decent :: Feels like the prequel to the "real" story...
Rated 25 Jan 2014
muzak66muzak66
Rated 11 Jan 2014
78
58th
Kinda sad but I thought the movie was really good
Rated 11 Jan 2014
chemical404chemical404
Rated 07 Jan 2014
58
54th
Sigh.. Was Pitchfork editor a creative consultant for this film? So tragically hip. Overall, I don't know how I feel about this film. I mean it annoyed the shit out of me. But at the same time I was really involved with it, cursing and throwing sneakers (fashionable brand!) at the monitor, it was kind of fun, lol. Ahhhgh... Shallow people being shallow.
Rated 07 Jan 2014
communicantsCommunicants
Rated 07 Jan 2014
70
48th
Entirely enjoyable when it's in improv mode, but the actual points of drama and plot are pretty forced.
Rated 07 Jan 2014
qvtQVT
Rated 05 Jan 2014
60
64th
Dark
Rated 05 Jan 2014
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 04 Jan 2014
70
19th
All of the improvisation couldn't make up for the fact that I simply didn't find it all that interesting. The cast does the best with what their offered (which was, from my understanding, absolutely nothing) but it doesn't amount to much. Visually bland and unimpressive, as well.
Rated 04 Jan 2014
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 03 Jan 2014
3
38th
Being totally unfamiliar with Joe Swanberg, I didn't figure on a movie called Drinking Buddies with Ron Livingston and Jason Sudeikis to share more in common with something like All the Real Girls than a lewd comedy. It's understated without being boring, and the drama is solidly rooted in interpersonal conflict instead of external forces. It's also lean as hell, a zippy 90 minutes without feeling undercooked. Just one of those movies that does a damn fine job in every regard.
Rated 03 Jan 2014
johnd11JohnD11
Rated 03 Jan 2014
50
10th
wher's the plot and movie? 13 was enjoyable
Rated 03 Jan 2014
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 30 Dec 2013
60
54th
Since this was a more successful film for Swanberg, my expectations were perhaps a bit exaggerated. It certainly doesn't rank up there with Hannah or with Nights, but Drinking Buddies is above average.
Rated 30 Dec 2013
chadisdangerchadisdanger
Rated 06 Dec 2013
75
41st
A smart and well-observed comedy-drama with strong and believable performances. It's very refreshing to see a film like this that seriously examines genuine friendship moreso than just romance or sex.
Rated 06 Dec 2013
mkellinsmkellins
Rated 01 Dec 2013
70
76th
It's really refreshing to see such a minimalist and down-to-earth portrayal of a friendship. Great, subtle acting makes the characters highly relatable. Although some scenes drag a bit, it's still a very enjoyable film.
Rated 01 Dec 2013
cowfrappecowfrappe
Rated 13 Nov 2013
67
50th
Fun performances and an interesting story.
Rated 13 Nov 2013
jack_parsonsjack parsons
Rated 17 Sep 2013
8
60th
It takes a strong man to not fall for Olivia Wilde. I guess it helps when your main girl is Anna Kendrick.
Rated 17 Sep 2013
sidehackersidehacker
Rated 16 Sep 2013
68
48th
Too broad in its characterization and kind of generic in how clean it looks (how ironic for Swanberg!) However, parts of this are perceptive, nice, and hit close to home right now. If nothing else, it perfectly captures the tensions involved in moving, which I think is sort of underrepresented in film. It's Swanberg's best, but not for the reasons you'd think.
Rated 16 Sep 2013
abunchofcatsABUNCHOFCATS
Rated 05 Sep 2013
85
68th
Wonderfully mature and thoughtful movie filled with great performances, particularly from the leads with Kendrick and Livingston playing their parts with ease. The grass is always greener on the other side the movie.
Rated 05 Sep 2013
hajikarimihajikarimi
Rated 01 Sep 2013
84
14th
1150: what was that!!?
Rated 01 Sep 2013
dtortumdtortum
Rated 18 Aug 2013
80
28th
guzel makuliyet, guzel kafa.. oyunculuklar, hikaye sorunlu biraz ama anticlimactic romantik komedi kafasi ve amerikaya geri gelen mantikli dusunme tavri guzel
Rated 18 Aug 2013
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 08 Aug 2013
61
14th
This is a boring film that does not really go anywhere. The actors have been charming in better movies but no one seems to have any chemistry here. Overall I would definitely skip this one.
Rated 08 Aug 2013
heydingoHeyDingo
Rated 05 Aug 2013
31
48th
Not overly great but very impressed by it being mostly improvised aside from a basic outline of what should happen.
Rated 05 Aug 2013
tinysausagetinysausage
Rated 03 Aug 2013
63
19th
Fairly engaging indie relationship drama which feels true to life. There's not much resolution, but is there ever in real life?
Rated 03 Aug 2013

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