Cocktail
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on HBO Max and Cinemax Amazon Channel.
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Frequently asked questions about Cocktail
Where can I watch Cocktail in the United States?
Cocktail is available to stream on HBO Max and Cinemax Amazon Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Cocktail on HBO Max?
Yes. Cocktail is streaming on HBO Max in the United States, alongside Cinemax Amazon Channel.
Can I watch Cocktail for free?
Not free in the United States right now. Cocktail needs a subscription to HBO Max and Cinemax Amazon Channel, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for Cocktail?
Cocktail scores 6.1 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Cocktail?
Cocktail stars Tom Cruise, Bryan Brown, Elisabeth Shue, Lisa Banes, and Kelly Lynch. Roger Donaldson is the director.
How long is Cocktail?
Cocktail runs 1h 44m (104 minutes).
When did Cocktail come out?
Cocktail was released on July 29, 1988.
Which studio made Cocktail?
Cocktail was produced by Interscope Communications, Touchstone Pictures, and Silver Screen Partners III in the United States.
What was the budget for Cocktail?
Cocktail was made on a budget of $20,000,000.
How much did Cocktail make at the box office?
Cocktail grossed $171,504,781 worldwide, against a budget of $20,000,000.
What languages is Cocktail in?
Cocktail is in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.