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Bottle Shock

2008Movie1 h 50 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic566.1Rotten Tomatoes48%59%

A nostalgic, hopeful comedy movie about history and a real life story.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Based on a true story of love, victory, and fermentation

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.

Feels like

  • American Viticulture History
  • Feel-Good Underdog Story
  • Napa Valley
  • Wine Tasting Competition
  • Based on a True Story
  • Charming & Heartwarming
  • 1970s California
  • Showbiz
  • David vs. Goliath

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Randall Miller
Written by
Randall Miller, Jody Savin, Ross Schwartz
Produced by
Marc Toberoff, J. Todd Harris, Randall Miller
Music by
Mark Adler

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Facts

September 5, 2008 · 1 h 50 min · PG-13

Released
September 5, 2008
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, German
Made in
United States
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$4 million
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Dramedy, Wine Is Classy, Show Some Leg +9

  • Dramedy
  • Wine Is Classy
  • Show Some Leg
  • Boxing Lesson
  • Quintessential British Gentleman
  • Brand Names Are Better
  • Sexy Soaked Shirt
  • David Versus Goliath
  • Stealth Insult
  • Foregone Conclusion
  • The Alleged Car
  • Title Drop

12 of 22 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Bottle Shock?"

Questions about Bottle Shock

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bottle Shock?

NetflixThe RokuThe CWKanopyHooplaPluto TVPlexFawesome

In the United States, Bottle Shock streams on Netflix and Starz, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Bottle Shock worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 48%, and Metacritic 56). Audiences rate it higher (63 out of 100) than critics (52).

Is Bottle Shock okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Bottle Shock make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Bottle Shock?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Bottle Shock a box office flop?

Budget$5 million
Box office$4 million

Yes: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 81% of its budget.

What tropes does Bottle Shock use?

DramedyWine Is ClassyShow Some LegBoxing LessonQuintessential British GentlemanBrand Names Are BetterSexy Soaked ShirtDavid Versus GoliathStealth InsultForegone ConclusionThe Alleged CarTitle Dropand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Dramedy, Wine Is Classy, and Show Some Leg.