Bottle Shock
“Based on a true story of love, victory, and fermentation”
Synopsis
Paris-based wine expert Steven Spurrier heads to California in search of cheap wine that he can use for a blind taste test in the French capital. Stumbling upon the Napa Valley, the stuck-up Englishman is shocked to discover a winery turning out top-notch chardonnay. Determined to make a name for himself, he sets about getting the booze back to Paris.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
**NEW** BOTTLE SHOCK TRAILER!!
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-06-14
Top Cast
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Alan Rickman
Steven Spurrier
Chris Pine
Bo Barrett
Bill Pullman
Jim Barrett
Rachael Taylor
Sam Fulton
Freddy Rodríguez
Gustavo Brambila
Dennis Farina
Maurice Cantavale
Hal B. Klein
Shenky
Jean-Michel Richaud
Maitre d'
Eliza Dushku
Joe
Kirk Baily
Loan Officer
Philippe Bergeron
Pierre Tari
Bradley Whitford
Professor Saunders
Louis Giambalvo
George Taber
Greg Collins
Trucker
Luis Saguar
Man #1
James Hiser
Man #2
Geoff Callan
Man #3
Miguel Sandoval
Mr. Garcia
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 5, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.81x
-$959K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Randall Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Jody Savin, Randall Miller, Lannette Pabon, Ross Schwartz
- Original Score
- Mark Adler
- Original Title
- Bottle Shock
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4M
- Production Studios
- Intellectual Properties Worldwide, Zininsa Film Production, Unclaimed Freight Productions, Shocking Bottle
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Randall Miller
Jody Savin, Randall Miller, Lannette Pabon, Ross Schwartz
Mark Adler
Mike Ozier
Dan O'Brien, Randall Miller
Merv Davis, Diane Jacobs, Joe Davis, J. Todd Harris, Erik Cleage
Department Leadership Roster
Jody Savin
Writer
Randall Miller
Writer
Randall Miller
Director
J. Todd Harris
Producer
Ross Schwartz
Writer
Randall Miller
Producer
Brenda Lhormer
Producer
Mark Adler
Original Music Composer
Marc Lhormer
Producer
Craig Stearns
Production Design
Dan O'Brien
Editor
Marc Toberoff
Producer
Jillian Kreiner
Costume Design
Randall Miller
Editor
Jody Savin
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bottle Shock
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bottle Shock about?
Paris-based wine expert Steven Spurrier heads to California in search of cheap wine that he can use for a blind taste test in the French capital. Stumbling upon the Napa Valley, the stuck-up Englishman is shocked to discover a winery turning out top-notch chardonnay. Determined to make a name for himself, he sets about getting the booze back to Paris.
Who directed Bottle Shock?
Bottle Shock was directed by Randall Miller.
Who stars in Bottle Shock?
The principal cast of Bottle Shock includes Alan Rickman, Chris Pine, Bill Pullman, Rachael Taylor, Freddy Rodríguez.
When was Bottle Shock released and how long is it?
Bottle Shock was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What was the box office and production budget of Bottle Shock?
Bottle Shock had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $4M at the worldwide box office (0.81 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Bottle Shock?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bottle Shock was composed by Mark Adler.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bottle Shock?
Bottle Shock holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).