Where To Buy Beer For Horses Movie Enthusiasts

The 2008 film Beer for My Horses is available to buy on DVD and Blu-Ray. It is not available on streaming services. The film is based on the song of the same name by Toby Keith and Willie Nelson, who both star in the film.

Where to buy/stream the movie

The 2008 comedy film "Beer for My Horses" is based on the song of the same name by Toby Keith and Willie Nelson. Unfortunately, the movie does not seem to be available on popular streaming platforms. However, you can purchase a used copy of the DVD online for around $15.

One source mentions that the movie used to be available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, but it is currently listed as "unavailable due to expired rights." It is unclear if or when the film will be available to stream on Prime Video again.

Another source mentions that the movie can be watched for free on YouTube and freestreamingmovies.com.

If you prefer physical media, the film is also available on DVD and Blu-Ray. It appears that the movie made $27.5 million in DVD sales and $14 million in Blu-Ray sales, for a total of $42.5 million in home video sales.

So, while the film may be challenging to find on streaming platforms, there are options to either purchase a digital or physical copy or to watch it for free on YouTube or specialised streaming sites.

Plot summary

"Beer for My Horses" is a 2008 American comedy film starring, co-written, and co-produced by country music entertainer Toby Keith. The film is based on his song of the same name, which was recorded by Keith and Willie Nelson and released in 2003. The movie was directed by Michael Salomon and also stars Rodney Carrington, Ted Nugent, and Willie Nelson.

The plot of "Beer for My Horses" centres on two best friends, Joe Bill "Rack" Racklin (Toby Keith) and Lonnie Freeman (Rodney Carrington), who work as deputy sheriffs in the small town of Mangum, Oklahoma. Rack and Lonnie enjoy pig hunting and drinking at their local bar, the Thirsty Monkey. Rack is dumped by his girlfriend Cammie (Gina Gershon) due to his dedication to his job and friends, but he soon finds out that his old flame Annie Streets (Claire Forlani) has returned to town. After Annie goes missing following a date with Rack, he discovers that she has been kidnapped by a Mexican drug lord, Manuel Garza (Carlos Sanz). Manuel's brother, Tito Garza (Greg Serano), whom Rack and Lonnie had previously arrested, is also involved. Manuel demands that Tito be returned to him in Santa Luna, Mexico, in exchange for Annie's safe return.

Despite being taken off the case by their boss, Sheriff Landry (Tom Skerritt), Rack, Lonnie, and their friend and fellow deputy Skunk Tarver (Ted Nugent) break Tito out of jail and set off on a road trip to Mexico. Along the way, they encounter a young hooker named Harveyetta (Brit Morgan) and receive help from a group of circus entertainers led by Charlie (Willie Nelson), who provides them with a jug of homemade whiskey called "circus jolly". Once in Mexico, they engage in a gunfight with Garza's men and uncover a methamphetamine operation based in Oklahoma. With the help of an undercover FBI agent, Rack kills Annie's stepfather, Buck Baker (Barry Corbin), who is revealed to be Garza's partner, and rescues Annie. Rack, Lonnie, and Skunk then turn Manuel and Tito over to the FBI and return home to Mangum, where they are both celebrated and scolded by Sheriff Landry.

Cast and characters

The 2008 film Beer for My Horses is based on the song of the same name by Toby Keith. The film was co-written by and stars Keith and Rodney Carrington as best friends and deputy sheriffs, Joe Bill 'Rack' Racklin and Lonnie Freeman, respectively. Rack's old flame, Annie Streets, is kidnapped by a Mexican drug cartel, prompting him and Freeman, along with their friend and fellow deputy Skunk Tarver, to embark on a road trip to Mexico to rescue her.

The cast of Beer for My Horses includes:

• Toby Keith as Joe Bill 'Rack' Racklin
• Rodney Carrington as Lonnie Luther Freeman
• Ted Nugent as Skunk Tarver
• Barry Corbin as Buck Baker
• Greg Serano as Tito Garza
• Carlos Sanz as Manuel Garza
• Claire Forlani as Annie Streets
• Curtis Armstrong as D.A. Levin
• Tom Skerritt as Sheriff Wilson Landry
• Brit Morgan as Harveyetta
• Willie Nelson as Charlie
• Chris Browning as Deputy Stippens
• Mac Davis as Reverend J.D. Parker
• Keith Jardine as Jay Boy Simpson
• Gina Gershon as Cammie
• David Allan Coe as Gypsy
• Mel Tillis as Bob the plumber
• Cledus T. Judd as Doughnut Shop employee

Critical reception

The 2008 film "Beer for My Horses" received overwhelmingly negative reviews, with a 0% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes. The film was criticised for its poor script, bad acting, and lack of balance between the action and comedy genres. However, Willie Nelson's performance was praised.

One IMDb reviewer called the film "not Oscar-worthy, but fun", noting that it was "OK for a few laughs" but "not something you need to seek out unless you're a fan of any of the participants". They also commented that the film seemed unsure whether it was "making a straight-up cop movie or a screwball comedy, and never found the proper balance between the two". Another IMDb reviewer echoed this sentiment, stating that the film was "not a must-see movie" but "amusing comedy made for lovers of big trucks, big guns, and country music stars".

The film was also criticised for its portrayal of Mexicans, with one IMDb reviewer calling it "racist trash". The reviewer wrote, "How does anyone raise money for a production as bad as this was? How does anyone waste investing money in this? Does anyone care? We saw this film on a Baltic Cruise and even the Cruise Director was embarrassed."

Despite the negative reviews, some viewers enjoyed the film for its comedy and entertainment value. One IMDb reviewer, who admitted to being a fan of Toby Keith, called the film "pretty stinkin' funny", praising the performances of both Keith and Rodney Carrington. Another IMDb reviewer, who watched the film on Country Music Television, wrote, "I got the most laughs out of the first half hour or so, showcasing Toby's domestic problems and the lack of respect he gets at work from his superior officers."

The song the movie is based on

The 2008 film Beer for My Horses was based on the song of the same name by Toby Keith and Willie Nelson. The song was written by Keith and Scotty Emerick for Keith's seventh studio album, Unleashed, and was released as the album's fourth and final single on April 7, 2003.

The song was extremely popular, despite receiving mixed reviews from music critics. It peaked at #22 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 for six weeks in the US Billboard Hot Country Songs. It was also certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

The music video for the song, directed by Michael Salomon, features Keith, Nelson, and Corin Nemec as detectives hunting a serial killer. The video was shot in downtown Los Angeles and at the nearby Golden Oak Ranch in Newhall, California. It was also the first video in which Keith is not seen singing on screen.

The film Beer for My Horses starred Keith and Nelson, among others, and was co-written and co-produced by Keith, marking his only film as screenwriter and producer. The film was directed by Salomon, who had previously directed numerous music videos for Keith. It was shot in and around Las Vegas, New Mexico, and was released on August 8, 2008, to negative reviews.

The film follows best friends Joe Bill "Rack" Racklin (Keith) and Lonnie Freeman (Rodney Carrington), who work as deputy sheriffs in the small town of Mangum, Oklahoma. After Rack's girlfriend leaves him, his old flame Annie Streets (Claire Forlani) returns to town. When Annie is kidnapped by a Mexican drug lord, Rack, Lonnie, and their friend and fellow deputy Skunk Tarver (Ted Nugent) defy their boss, Sheriff Landry (Tom Skerritt), and set out on a road trip to Mexico to rescue her. Along the way, they encounter a young hooker named Harveyetta and a group of circus entertainers led by Charlie (Nelson).

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