Where can I watch Cocktail?

Cocktail is available on HBO Max in United States.

Is Cocktail worth watching?

Cocktail is mostly negative (11% on Rotten Tomatoes).

Who directed Cocktail?

Cocktail is directed by Roger Donaldson.

What year is Cocktail from?

Cocktail was released in 1988. It runs 104 minutes.

1988 · 104 min

Cocktail

Name: Cocktail
Genre: Romance, Drama, Comedy
Released: 1988-07-29
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 11
Cast: Tom Cruise, Bryan Brown, Elisabeth Shue, Lisa Banes, Kelly Lynch

When he pours, he reigns.

After being discharged from the Army, Brian Flanagan moves back to Queens and takes a job in a bar run by Doug Coughlin, who teaches Brian the fine art of bar-tending. Brian quickly becomes a patron favorite with his flashy drink-mixing style, and Brian adopts his mentor's cynical philosophy on life and goes for the money.

Directed by Roger Donaldson. 11% Rotten Tomatoes · 12/100 Metacritic · 5.9 IMDb. Available on HBO Max in United States.

Romance Drama Comedy

Critics

11%

Metacritic12/100

IMDb5.9/10

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Cocktail?: Cocktail is available on HBO Max in United States.
Is Cocktail worth watching?: Cocktail is mostly negative (11% on Rotten Tomatoes).
Who directed Cocktail?: Cocktail is directed by Roger Donaldson.
What year is Cocktail from?: Cocktail was released in 1988. It runs 104 minutes.

Cast

Tom Cruise

Brian Flanagan

Bryan Brown

Douglas "Doug" Coughlin

Elisabeth Shue

Jordan Mooney

Lisa Banes

Bonnie

Kelly Lynch

Kerry Coughlin

Gina Gershon

Coral

Last updated: September 3, 2026