Bottle Shock (2008): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Bottle Shock
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2008
Duration: 110 min
Cast: Alan Rickman, Chris Pine, Bill Pullman, Rachael Taylor, Freddy Rodríguez

What Bottle Shock Is About

In 1976 Steven Spurrier, who runs a wine shop in Paris, decides to prove French supremacy with a blind tasting and travels to California looking for something cheap to compare it against. What he finds in the Napa Valley is not cheap wine but a chardonnay that has to be taken seriously, and Bo Barrett, working in permanent friction with his father. Randall Miller sets the tasting that changed wine history inside a father and son story. Alan Rickman plays the supercilious Englishman, with Bill Pullman and Chris Pine as the Barretts.

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What is Bottle Shock about?

In 1976 Steven Spurrier, who runs a wine shop in Paris, decides to prove French supremacy with a blind tasting and travels to California looking for something cheap to compare it against. What he finds in the Napa Valley is not cheap wine but a chardonnay that has to be taken seriously, and Bo Barrett, working in permanent friction with his father.

Where can I watch Bottle Shock?

Bottle Shock is available to watch on digital platforms such as Starz Apple TV Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Bottle Shock?

Bottle Shock runs for 110 minutes (1h 50m).

When did Bottle Shock come out?

Bottle Shock was released in 2008.

Who directed Bottle Shock?

Bottle Shock was directed by Randall Miller.

Who stars in Bottle Shock?

Bottle Shock stars Alan Rickman, Chris Pine, Bill Pullman, Rachael Taylor.

What is Bottle Shock's rating?

Bottle Shock holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 6.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 65 out of 100.