Drinking Buddies
“A comedy about knowing when to say when.”
Synopsis
Weekend trips, office parties, late night conversations, drinking on the job, marriage pressure, biological clocks, holding eye contact a second too long… you know what makes the line between “friends” and “more than friends” really blurry? Beer.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-06-21
Top Cast
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Olivia Wilde
Kate
Jake Johnson
Luke
Anna Kendrick
Jill
Ron Livingston
Chris
Ti West
Dave
Jason Sudeikis
Gene Dentler
Mike Brune
Mike
Frank V. Ross
Frank
Michael Gaertner
Man with Fiance
Kristin Davis
Fiance
Jim Ciback
Jim
Alicia Van Couvering
Amy
Michael Zeller
Eli
Joe Swanberg
Angry Car Guy
Roberta Chung
Partygoer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
BFI London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 23, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 25, 2013
VOD & Digital Platforms
April 24, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$343K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Swanberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Swanberg
- Original Score
- James Swanberg
- Original Title
- Drinking Buddies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Worldwide Gross
- $343K
- Production Studios
- Burn Later Productions, MJW Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Swanberg
Joe Swanberg
James Swanberg
Ben Richardson
Joe Swanberg
Paul Bernon, Andrea Roa, Sam Slater, Joe Swanberg, Alicia Van Couvering
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Swanberg
Director
Joe Swanberg
Writer
Ben Richardson
Director of Photography
Joe Swanberg
Editor
Paul Bernon
Producer
Andrea Roa
Producer
Sam Slater
Producer
Joe Swanberg
Producer
Brandon Tonner-Connolly
Production Design
Amanda Ford
Costume Design
Alicia Van Couvering
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drinking Buddies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Drinking Buddies about?
Weekend trips, office parties, late night conversations, drinking on the job, marriage pressure, biological clocks, holding eye contact a second too long… you know what makes the line between “friends” and “more than friends” really blurry? Beer.
Who directed Drinking Buddies?
Drinking Buddies was directed by Joe Swanberg.
Who stars in Drinking Buddies?
The principal cast of Drinking Buddies includes Olivia Wilde, Jake Johnson, Anna Kendrick, Ron Livingston, Ti West.
When was Drinking Buddies released and how long is it?
Drinking Buddies was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
How much did Drinking Buddies make at the box office?
Drinking Buddies grossed $343K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Drinking Buddies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Drinking Buddies was composed by James Swanberg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Drinking Buddies?
Drinking Buddies holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).