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Bandits (2001)

“Two's company, three's a crime.”

6.3/10 · 1,158 votes 2h 3m pg-13 ComedyCrime

#98 of 148 films from 2001 #1924 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Barry Levinson · Written by Harley Peyton

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Overview

After escaping from prison, Joe and Terry go on a crime spree, robbing banks through Oregon and California in order to finance their scheme for a new life south of the border. Unfortunately, things get more complicated when they meet Kate, who runs into them with her car. She joins the bandits on their cross-country spree, and eventually she steals something, too: their hearts.

Cast

Bruce Willisas Joseph Blake
Billy Bob Thorntonas Terry Lee Collins
Cate Blanchettas Kate Wheeler
Troy Garityas Harvey Pollard
William Converse-Robertsas Charles Wheeler
Brían F. O'Byrneas Darill Miller
Stacey Travisas Cloe Miller
Azura Skyeas Cheri
Peggy Mileyas Mildred Kronenberg
January Jonesas Claire/Pink Boots
Sam Levinsonas Billy Saunders
Scout LaRue Willisas Monica Miller
Tallulah Willisas Erika Miller
John Evansas Ralph

Facts

Release dateOctober 12, 2001
Runtime123 min (2h 3m) — longer as the 2001 average of 111 min
GenresComedy, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$75,000,000
Box office$67,631,903 (0.9× budget)
IMDbtt0219965

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Questions

How long is Bandits?
Bandits runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Is Bandits worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 1,158 votes, which places it #98 of 148 films released in 2001 in this index (top 34%) and #1924 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Bandits?
Bandits was directed by Barry Levinson. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Rain Man (1988), Sleepers (1996), Good Morning, Vietnam (1987).
Who stars in Bandits?
Bruce Willis as Joseph Blake; Billy Bob Thornton as Terry Lee Collins; Cate Blanchett as Kate Wheeler; Troy Garity as Harvey Pollard; William Converse-Roberts as Charles Wheeler; Brían F. O'Byrne as Darill Miller.
What is Bandits rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Bandits?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/52887.

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