How long is Cocktail?

Cocktail is 1 h 44 min long (104 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:44 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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In the US, as of 2026-11-04: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Cocktail (1988) runs 1 h 44 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.1 from 1,693 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 44 min — ends 9:44 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Romance, Drama, Comedy
Released: July 29, 1988
TMDB rating: 6.1 / 10 from 1,693 votes
Director: Roger Donaldson
Starring: Tom Cruise, Bryan Brown, Elisabeth Shue, Lisa Banes
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Romance and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription).

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How long is Cocktail?: Cocktail is 1 h 44 min long (104 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:44 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Cocktail rated?: Cocktail is rated R in the US.
Is Cocktail a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Romance and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Cocktail?: In the US, as of 2026-11-04: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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