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Bowling for Columbine (2002)

“Are we a nation of gun nuts or are we just nuts?”

7.5/10 · 1,751 votes 2h 0m r DramaDocumentary

#16 of 154 films from 2002 #751 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Michael Moore · Written by Michael Moore

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Overview

This is not a film about gun control. It is a film about the fearful heart and soul of the United States, and the 280 million Americans lucky enough to have the right to a constitutionally protected Uzi. From a look at the Columbine High School security camera tapes to the home of Oscar-winning NRA President Charlton Heston, from a young man who makes homemade napalm with The Anarchist's Cookbook to the murder of a six-year-old girl by another six-year-old. Bowling for Columbine is a journey through the US, through our past, hoping to discover why our pursuit of happiness is so riddled with violence.

Cast

Michael Mooreas Self
George H. W. Bushas Self
George W. Bushas Self
Charlton Hestonas Self - NRA President
Jacobo Árbenzas Self - President of Guatemala
Mike Bradleyas Self - Mayor of Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Dick Clarkas Self
Arthur A. Buschas Self - County Prosecutor: Flint, Michigan
Michael Caldwellas Self - Police Detective
Richard Castaldoas Self - Columbine Victim
Bill Clintonas Self
Steve Davisas Self - Deputy Sheriff
Ngo Dinh Diemas Self - President of South Vietnam
Mike Epsteinas Self - Shopper in Mall

Facts

Release dateOctober 9, 2002
Runtime120 min (2h 0m) — longer as the 2002 average of 106 min
GenresDrama, Documentary
LanguageEN
Budget$4,000,000
Box office$35,564,473 (8.9× budget)
IMDbtt0310793

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Questions

How long is Bowling for Columbine?
Bowling for Columbine runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Is Bowling for Columbine worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 1,751 votes, which places it #16 of 154 films released in 2002 in this index (top 90%) and #751 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Bowling for Columbine?
Bowling for Columbine was directed by Michael Moore. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Sicko (2007), Where to Invade Next (2015), Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004).
Who stars in Bowling for Columbine?
Michael Moore as Self; George H. W. Bush as Self; George W. Bush as Self; Charlton Heston as Self - NRA President; Jacobo Árbenz as Self - President of Guatemala; Mike Bradley as Self - Mayor of Sarnia, Ontario, Canada.
What is Bowling for Columbine rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Bowling for Columbine?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14683.

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