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Bottle Rocket (1996)

โ€œThey're not really criminals, but everyone's got to have a dream.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 1,241 votes 1h 31m r ComedyDramaCrime

#42 of 95 films from 1996 #1247 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Wes Anderson ยท Written by Owen Wilson, Wes Anderson

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Overview

Upon his release from a mental hospital following a nervous breakdown, the directionless Anthony joins his friend Dignan, who seems far less sane than the former. Dignan has hatched a harebrained scheme for an as-yet-unspecified crime spree that somehow involves his former boss, the (supposedly) legendary Mr. Henry.

Cast

Luke Wilsonas Anthony Adams
Owen Wilsonas Dignan
Robert Musgraveas Bob Mapplethorpe
Lumi Cavazosas Inez
James Caanas Mr. Abe Henry
Andrew Wilsonas John "Future Man" Mapplethorpe
Teddy Wilsonas Hector Mapplethorpe
Donny Caicedoas Rocky
Ned Dowdas Dr. Nichols
Jenni Tooleyas Stacy Sinclair
Shea Fowleras Grace
Kumar Pallanaas Kumar
Jim Pondsas Applejack
Haskel Craveras Jackson

Facts

Release dateFebruary 21, 1996
Runtime91 min (1h 31m) โ€” shorter as the 1996 average of 109 min
GenresComedy, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$7,000,000
Box office$1,040,879 (0.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0115734

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Questions

How long is Bottle Rocket?
Bottle Rocket runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Is Bottle Rocket worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 1,241 votes, which places it #42 of 95 films released in 1996 in this index (top 57%) and #1247 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Bottle Rocket?
Bottle Rocket was directed by Wes Anderson. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), Isle of Dogs (2018).
Who stars in Bottle Rocket?
Luke Wilson as Anthony Adams; Owen Wilson as Dignan; Robert Musgrave as Bob Mapplethorpe; Lumi Cavazos as Inez; James Caan as Mr. Abe Henry; Andrew Wilson as John "Future Man" Mapplethorpe.
What is Bottle Rocket rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Bottle Rocket?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14536.

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