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The Beach Bum

The Beach Bum

You gotta go low to get high.

20195.71h 35m

Overview

An irreverent comedy about the misadventures of Moondog, a rebellious stoner and lovable rogue who lives large.

Directed by Harmony Korine
Written by Harmony Korine
Produced by Nicolas Lhermitte, Steve Golin, John Lesher
Box OfficeBudget: $5.0MRevenue: $4.6M

Top Cast

Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey

Moondog

Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg

Lingerie

Isla Fisher

Isla Fisher

Minnie

Jimmy Buffett

Jimmy Buffett

Himself

Zac Efron

Zac Efron

Flicker

Martin Lawrence

Martin Lawrence

Captain Wack

Stefania LaVie Owen

Stefania LaVie Owen

Heather

Jonah Hill

Jonah Hill

Lewis

D

Donovan St V. Williams

Rasta

D

David Bennett

Homeless Phil

Themes & Keywords

floridabeachmiami, floridapoetfree spiritweddingwritercar accidentalcoholicstoneropen marriagekey westfather daughter relationshipinspirationalstoner comedydrug rehabilitation center

About The Beach Bum

The Beach Bum is a comedy, drama film released in 2019 exploring themes of florida, beach, miami, florida, poet, free spirit, wedding. Directed by Harmony Korine, it stars Matthew McConaughey, Snoop Dogg, Isla Fisher. An irreverent comedy about the misadventures of Moondog, a rebellious stoner and lovable rogue who lives large.

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