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Bottle Rocket (1996)

R  91 min  -  Comedy | Crime   -  21 February 1996 (USA)
7.2
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Ratings: 7.2/10 from 26,407 users   Metascore: 60/100 
Reviews: 160 user | 65 critic | 15 from Metacritic.com

Focusing on a trio of friends and their elaborate plan to pull off a simple robbery and go on the run.

Director:

Wes Anderson
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Luke Wilson ...
Owen Wilson ...
Dignan (as Owen C. Wilson)
Ned Dowd Ned Dowd ...
Dr. Nichols
Shea Fowler ...
Haley Miller ...
Bernice
Robert Musgrave ...
Andrew Wilson ...
Future Man
Brian Tenenbaum Brian Tenenbaum ...
H. Clay Murchison
Jenni Tooley Jenni Tooley ...
Stacy Sinclair
Temple Nash Temple Nash ...
Temple
Dipak Pallana Dipak Pallana ...
Bookstore Employee
Darryl Cox ...
Bookstore Manager
Stephen Dignan Stephen Dignan ...
Rob
Lumi Cavazos ...
Julie Mayfield Julie Mayfield ...
Wife in Motelroom
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Storyline

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 hare-brained scheme for an as-yet-unspecified crime spree that somehow involves his former boss, the (supposedly) legendary Mr. Henry. With the help of their pathetic neighbor and pal Bob, Anthony and Dignan pull a job and hit the road, where Anthony finds love with motel maid Inez. When our boys finally hook up with Mr. Henry, the ensuing escapade turns out to be far from what anyone expected. Written by Marty Cassady <martyc@bev.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Robbery | Escapade | Motel | Fireworks | Target Practice  | See more »

Taglines:

They're not really criminals, but everybody's got to have a dream.

Genres:

Comedy | Crime

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Spanish

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

(O)organiserad kriminalitet See more »

Filming Locations:

Dallas, Texas, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$7,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$124,118 (USA) (21 February 1996) (28 Screens)

Gross:

$1,040,879 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Dolby SR  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

After the movie bombed at the box office, Owen Wilson seriously considered joining the Marines, convinced that acting held no future for him. See more »

Goofs

Miscellaneous: When "Applejack" and Dignan pick up Anthony in the Green Monte Carlo, they leave without the dog. See more »

Quotes

Bob: I'm paying attention.
Dignan: GODDAMNIT! Your not paying attention if you're messin' around with the gun!
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Connections

References "Miami Vice" (1984) See more »

Soundtracks

"Alone Again Or"
Written by Brian Maclean
Performed by Love
Courtesy of Elektra Entertainment Group
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products
Published by Breadcrust Music, admin. by Peer International Corp. See more »