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Bandits

  • 20012001
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 3min
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
67K
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Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, and Cate Blanchett in Bandits (2001)
Two bank robbers fall in love with the girl they've kidnapped.
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Two bank robbers fall in love with the girl they've kidnapped.Two bank robbers fall in love with the girl they've kidnapped.Two bank robbers fall in love with the girl they've kidnapped.

IMDb RATING
6.5/10
67K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Barry Levinson
  • Writer
    • Harley Peyton
  • Stars
    • Bruce Willis
    • Billy Bob Thornton
    • Cate Blanchett
Top credits
  • Director
    • Barry Levinson
  • Writer
    • Harley Peyton
  • Stars
    • Bruce Willis
    • Billy Bob Thornton
    • Cate Blanchett
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 285User reviews
    • 111Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 7 nominations

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    Trailer 2:21
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    Bruce Willis in Bandits (2001)
    Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, and Cate Blanchett in Bandits (2001)
    Bruce Willis, Cate Blanchett, and Troy Garity in Bandits (2001)
    Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, and Bill Blair in Bandits (2001)
    Billy Bob Thornton in Bandits (2001)
    Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, and Cate Blanchett in Bandits (2001)
    Cate Blanchett in Bandits (2001)
    Bruce Willis and Cate Blanchett in Bandits (2001)
    Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Cate Blanchett, and Troy Garity in Bandits (2001)
    Billy Bob Thornton in Bandits (2001)
    Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, and Cate Blanchett in Bandits (2001)
    Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Cate Blanchett, and Troy Garity in Bandits (2001)

    Top cast

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    Bruce Willis
    Bruce Willis
    • Joe Blakeas Joe Blake
    Billy Bob Thornton
    Billy Bob Thornton
    • Terry Collinsas Terry Collins
    Cate Blanchett
    Cate Blanchett
    • Kate Wheeleras Kate Wheeler
    Troy Garity
    Troy Garity
    • Harvey Pollardas Harvey Pollard
    BrĂ­an F. O'Byrne
    BrĂ­an F. O'Byrne
    • Darill Milleras Darill Miller
    Stacey Travis
    Stacey Travis
    • Cloe Milleras Cloe Miller
    Bobby Slayton
    Bobby Slayton
    • Darren Headas Darren Head
    January Jones
    January Jones
    • Claireas Claire
    Azura Skye
    Azura Skye
    • Cherias Cheri
    Peggy Miley
    Peggy Miley
    • Mildred Kronenbergas Mildred Kronenberg
    William Converse-Roberts
    William Converse-Roberts
    • Charles Wheeleras Charles Wheeler
    Richard Riehle
    Richard Riehle
    • Lawrence Fifeas Lawrence Fife
    Micole Mercurio
    Micole Mercurio
    • Sarah Fifeas Sarah Fife
    Scott Burkholder
    Scott Burkholder
    • Wildwood Policemanas Wildwood Policeman
    Anthony Burch
    • Philas Phil
    Sam Levinson
    Sam Levinson
    • Billy Saundersas Billy Saunders
    Scout Willis
    Scout Willis
    • Monica Milleras Monica Miller
    • (as Scout LaRue Willis)
    Tallulah Willis
    Tallulah Willis
    • Erika Milleras Erika Miller
    • (as Tallulah Belle Willis)
    • Director
      • Barry Levinson
    • Writer
      • Harley Peyton
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Two convicts, one charismatic (Willis) and the other a hypochondriac (Thornton), break out of prison and immediately start a bank robbing spree, kidnapping bank managers, spending the night with their families, then going with the managers in the morning to rob the banks. Using a dim-witted stunt man as their getaway driver and lookout, the three successfully pull off several jobs (even gaining the attention of a television show about American criminals), and become known as "The Sleepover Bandits." Things are going great until the bank managers begin to realize that the robbers are non-violent and therefore no threat to them or their employees, changing the game for the Bandits. To add to the complications, a bored & unhappy housewife (Blanchett) ends up in the hands of the criminals, and begins to have romantic feelings for both Willis and Thornton, causing a sticky love triangle. —John Sacksteder <jsackste@bellsouth.net>
    cousin cousin relationshipreference to bonnie tylerescape from prisontelevision starhome invasion160 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Two's Company, Three's A Crime.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for some sexual content, language and violence
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The storyline is loosely based on real life bank robbers Terry Lee Connor and Joseph Daugherty. Many elements of their heists are accurately depicted in this film, including breaking into the house of a bank manager, and giving a soda to one of their victims.
    • Goofs
      Joe and Kate appear to switch sides in bed - but one of the shots is as seen in the mirror and there is no continuity error.
    • Quotes

      [Terry is at the drive-up window as the police pull up]

      Policeman: Where's Dottie?

      Terry: Who?

      Policeman: The drive-up girl.

      Terry: Oh, yes, Dottie. Of course. She's... sick.

      Policeman: Sick with what?

      Terry: Vaginitis. She's been suffering from an abnormal vaginal discharge. You know the common symptoms, a viscous fluid, usually associated with... uh... vaginitis.

      [the police drive away looking embarrassed]

    • Crazy credits
      During the end credits on the left side of the screen, you see 2 events happening: 1) Harvey and Claire (the Pink Boots girl) getting married in Mexico & 2) Some more outtake footage from the bandits' interview with Darren Head.
    • Alternate versions
      In an alternate ending, Kate Wheeler (Cate Blanchett) is holding Joe's (Bruce Willis) and Terry's (Billy Bob Thornton) hands while watching the wedding, and she is pregnant. Letting the viewer speculate which man is the father.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 59th Annual Golden Globe Awards 2002 (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      All the Tired Horses
      (1970)

      Written and Performed by Bob Dylan

      Courtesy of Columbia Records

      By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

    User reviews285

    Review
    Top review
    One Last Big Score
    The story of two unlikely bank robbers, a sexy accomplice, and a would-be movie stunt man who come together for one last big score. The story is complex enough to keep your attention right up until the surprise ending. Beyond that, though, this is an ensemble character study with four wonderful actors and it is a pleasure to watch them work. Bruce Willis is a tough guy with a believable sensitive side. Billy Bob Thornton is a hypochondriac with a penchant for making trivial observations at extremely critical times. Billy Bob enjoys doing different characters and this is a memorable one. Cate Blanchett is a beautiful woman running from a failed marriage who falls in love with both men. Troy Garity is a cowboy stunt man whose lapses in judgment are made forgivable by his love for his work. This is, for Garity, a very different character from role in "Barbershop". The movie is beautifully filmed in interesting places and there are even a few classy automobiles around. If you enjoy a good story, some action, and good actors working well together, I recommend that you rent this one.
    helpful•36
    4
    • roaddreamin
    • Apr 18, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 12, 2001 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Outlaws
    • Filming locations
      • Crown Point, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon, USA
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • Hyde Park Entertainment
      • Empire Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $75,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $41,575,141
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,050,700
      • Oct 14, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $67,631,903
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 3min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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